Six people, including five children aged between seven and 15, were injured in an air rifle shooting in Sheffield on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred at around 2:23 p.m. on Richmond Park Avenue, located in the eastern part of the city.
Three of the children were rushed to the hospital to undergo surgery to remove air rifle pellets from their bodies. A 62-year-old woman was also injured during the shooting.
South Yorkshire Police have arrested five individuals in connection with the attack. The suspects include a 15-year-old girl, two boys aged 15 and 16, and two 18-year-old men. They have all been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm and causing grievous bodily harm (GBH). All five suspects have since been released on bail pending further investigations.
CCTV footage captured police arriving at an address on Richmond Park Avenue, where three individuals were arrested outside a property. Authorities are continuing their investigation and have appealed to the public for any information regarding the shooting. Anyone with details is urged to contact South Yorkshire Police, quoting incident number 488 of 14 August 2024.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, coming just months after a 17-year-old was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a separate attack at a school in Sheffield.
South Yorkshire Police continue to investigate both cases, and the community is urged to remain vigilant.
For more information or to provide tips, contact South Yorkshire Police or reach out anonymously through Crimestoppers.
