Road taped off in Sheffield suburb after man, 20, shot dead in 'targeted attack'

A road is taped off in a Sheffield suburb today amid reports of a shooting.

Grimesthorpe Road South, Burngreave, has been cordoned off and under police guard since the early hours of this morning.

Crime scene investigation officers have been seen in the street and residents claim to have seen a police drone scanning the neighbourhood from the air.

Grimesthorpe Road South in Burngreave is cordoned off today after a shootingplaceholder image
Grimesthorpe Road South in Burngreave is cordoned off today after a shooting
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They claim officers are investigating a shooting although details have not yet been released by South Yorkshire Police.

There is a heavy police presence.

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Grimesthorpe Road South, Burngreave, Sheffield

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