'Deplorable' shotgun rampage ends with pair jailed for total of 54 years

A ROTHERHAM man is beginning a 27-year sentence for attempted murder after going on a shotgun rampage in Sheffield.
Jenkins (left) and HadiJenkins (left) and Hadi
Jenkins (left) and Hadi

Bradley Jenkins, of Waverley View in Catcliffe, was found guilty after a three-week trial at Sheffield Crown Court.

Connor Hadi, of Toll Bar Avenue in Sheffield, received the same prison sentence for a January 6 incident which left a woman with bullet wounds to her shoulders and head.

Det Chief Insp Paul Murphy said: “On the night, police were called to reports that shots had been fired at a number of people, who had been stood on this residential street in the heart of the Manor.

“The target was a 23-year-old man, but his mother was the first victim, with bullets hitting her shoulder, face and head which left her needing hospital treatment.

“A short time later, their intended target was also injured, after he followed and challenged the pair in a nearby garden. He received gunshot wounds to his arms and hands.”

The incident began with an argument earlier in the evening between Hadi (26), Jenkins (28) and the 23-year-old man on Hastilar Road South.

At 7.46pm, shots were fired on a group of people at Castledale Croft. 

Det Chief Insp Murphy added: “Hadi and Jenkins drove to the location in a stolen black Nissan Qashqai, which had false number plates.

“Shots were fired recklessly at the group of people, which included the 23-year-old man they’d argued with earlier on. A number of members of the public were in the area as the shooting took place.

“The men then fled the scene, abandoning their vehicle and running towards Prince of Wales Road.

“An unarmed police officer attending an unrelated incident heard the shots, saw the vehicle being abandoned and called for resources to be deployed.”

Hadi and Jenkins were pursued by another vehicle, the occupants of which confronted them in a garden. More shots were fired and the 23-year-old man was injured.

Police said shotgun casings were found at each location, as well as firearms damage on vehicles and buildings.

Det Chief Insp Murphy welcomed the jail sentences — adding: “It is right that these men were brought before the court for their deplorable actions.

“I’m thankful these men will be off the streets for a significant amount of time and unable to pose further danger to the public.

“This investigation was supported by the local community and sends a clear message that violence of any kind will not be tolerated, and will not create fear in our communities if we all work together.

“Today’s verdicts should act as a significant warning for those who continue to carry firearms or who are engaged in serious and organised crime in our city, you will be identified and justice will be served.”

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