Suspect charged over Sheffield shootings in which man was injured and dog later died

A man has been charged in connection with two shootings in Sheffield – one which left another man injured and one which led to the death of a dog.
By Claire Lewis
Published 22nd Sep 2020, 12:16 BST
Updated 25th Sep 2020, 12:24 BST
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Awias Ahmed, aged 20, of Empire Road, Nether Edge, Sheffield, was arrested this month as part of investigations into shootings in the city in July and August.

In the first incident, on July 24, officers were called to Abbeydale Road to reports of shots being fired and discovered an injured dog which later had to be put down as a result of the injuries sustained.

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A man was shot on Harwell Road, Nether Edge, Sheffield, last monthA man was shot on Harwell Road, Nether Edge, Sheffield, last month
A man was shot on Harwell Road, Nether Edge, Sheffield, last month
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The following month, an 18-year-old man was shot in his foot in a gun attack on Harwell Road, Nether Edge.

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Ahmed is due to appear at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court today after being charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition.

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Anyone with information about gun crime in Sheffield should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.

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