18/10/2007
Teen Shot Dead In Sheffield
A 16-year-old boy has been shot dead in a recreation area in Sheffield.
The body of the boy, who has not yet been named, was found at the play area in the Burngreave area of the city on Wednesday night. It is understood that he was shot in the head.
Chief Superintendent Jon House said that they boy had not yet been formally identified, but confirmed that specialist officers were with his family. He said that help was needed from the local community in order to help identify the offenders.
He said: "The offenders are believed to be local and witnesses are asked to come forward and speak to police officers
"It is only with the help of the community, who are obviously very shocked by this crime, that we will be able to bring those responsible to justice.
"Any information will be treated confidentially and appropriate protection will be offered to witnesses who assist."
Mr House added that gun crime is "very rare" in Sheffield, with only one other fatal shooting occurring in the city in the last 18 months.
Last night's shooting happened less than a mile from where a taxi driver was shot dead in March.
Younis Khan, a 53-year-old father-of-five, was shot as he drove along Scott Road in the Pitsmoor area of Sheffield.
(KMcA)
The body of the boy, who has not yet been named, was found at the play area in the Burngreave area of the city on Wednesday night. It is understood that he was shot in the head.
Chief Superintendent Jon House said that they boy had not yet been formally identified, but confirmed that specialist officers were with his family. He said that help was needed from the local community in order to help identify the offenders.
He said: "The offenders are believed to be local and witnesses are asked to come forward and speak to police officers
"It is only with the help of the community, who are obviously very shocked by this crime, that we will be able to bring those responsible to justice.
"Any information will be treated confidentially and appropriate protection will be offered to witnesses who assist."
Mr House added that gun crime is "very rare" in Sheffield, with only one other fatal shooting occurring in the city in the last 18 months.
Last night's shooting happened less than a mile from where a taxi driver was shot dead in March.
Younis Khan, a 53-year-old father-of-five, was shot as he drove along Scott Road in the Pitsmoor area of Sheffield.
(KMcA)
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