Police say gun attack victim, 16, was injured in 'targeted' attack in Sheffield

A boy, aged 16, injured in a shooting in Sheffield was the victim of a ‘targeted’ attack, according to South Yorkshire Police.
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The teenager was sat in a car in Thirlwell Road, Heeley, when he was shot at in the early hours of Saturday, February 29.

He was taken to hospital, where he underwent surgery and is described as stable today.

A 16-year-old boy was shot in Thirlwell Road, Heeley, Sheffield, last weekendA 16-year-old boy was shot in Thirlwell Road, Heeley, Sheffield, last weekend
A 16-year-old boy was shot in Thirlwell Road, Heeley, Sheffield, last weekend
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The teen is expected to be discharged over the next few days.

A 30-year-old man who was also in the car was also shot, but less seriously.

He was later arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon – a baseball bat – and drink driving.

Detectives are said to be ‘keeping an open mind' as to whether the shooting is linked to any other incidents.

Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote incident number 42 of February 29.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.