Sheffield Gunman Caught After Two Shocking Shootouts
Gunfire Rocks Sheffield Streets
Police jumped into action on 3 April after two linked shooting incidents hit Sheffield in quick succession. First, shots were fired at a home on Daniel Hill Street. Moments later, a motorcyclist was knocked off his bike and shot at on nearby Rivelin Valley Road.
Armed officers found empty cartridge cases at both scenes, signalling a serious and dangerous attack.
High-Stakes Manhunt Ends with Dramatic Capture
Using witness tips and CCTV footage, police traced the violence back to 37-year-old Marcus Ned, who was known to one of the victims. Ned had launched a targeted assault aiming to cause serious harm.
Armed units raided an address linked to Ned, but he made a desperate escape. He scaled down a two-storey flat and led officers on a tense foot chase. Thinking he’d shaken them off, Ned hid in a garden – but police air support tracked him down, leading to his swift arrest.
Firearm Seized, Guilty Plea Lands Hefty Sentence
Officers recovered a firearm and ammunition matching those used in the shootings. Ned, from Fairburn Place, Sheffield, faced serious charges including possession of a firearm with intent and attempted grievous bodily harm.
He pleaded guilty to all charges. On Tuesday 3 February at Sheffield Crown Court, Ned was slammed with a hefty jail term of nine years and nine months.
