South Yorkshire Police said the force received reports of shots being fired in Mere Lane, Armthorpe, at around 11.55am today.
Nobody is reported to have been injured.
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Meanwhile, police officers are also investigating an arson attack on Mere Lane.
Firefighters were called out at 11pm yesterday after a BMW and Volkswagen Golf were torched.
It is not known whether the incidents are linked.
More to follow.