A 20-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot in the chest just before midnight on Christmas Day.
Emergency services responded to Wilfred Drive in Darnall, Sheffield, to reports of the shooting late last night.
Four men are in police custody following a shooting in Sheffield overnight that has left a man fighting for his life.
The victim was taken to the hospital, where he remains in a critical, life-threatening condition.
Detectives have since arrested four men, aged 20, 22, 28 and 29, on suspicion of attempted murder.
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Chief Inspector Andy Knowles said: ‘This is an abhorrent incident that has left a man fighting for his life.
‘Gun crime poses a great threat to the safety and well-being of our community, putting innocent people at risk of being caught up in an offender’s actions. It will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
‘We are committed to taking firm, decisive action against anyone who chooses to engage in violence or carry illegal firearms, but we are stronger with your help; our communities support.’
Anyone with footage related to the crime has been urged to come forward to the police.
Just last week, a 55-year-old man was gunned down in northwest London.
Police have still not tracked down the attacker after they were called to the shooting on West End Close in Stonebridge shortly after 9.30pm.
The victim, named as Simon Whyte, was given first aid by paramedics, but could not be saved.
Police believe ‘there was a large group of people congregated nearby at the time the incident happened, and we are keen to hear from them.’
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