A woman is fighting for her life after she was allegedly shot with an air rifle in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Police have arrested a 26-year-old woman at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder. Two other individuals, a 28-year-old man and a 37-year-old man, were arrested later on suspicion of attempted murder and assisting an offender, respectively.
Emergency services were dispatched to Windsor Street in Thurnscoe at approximately 9:50 p.m. on Tuesday following reports of a person with a suspected firearm. The injured woman was transported to a hospital, where she remains in critical condition. An air rifle was recovered from the scene.
A cordon was in place on Wednesday as investigations continued. Detective Inspector Claire Moss of South Yorkshire Police stated that the inquiry aims to understand the circumstances leading to the victim's serious injuries and extended thoughts to the victim and her family.
Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the event is urged to contact the police, referencing incident number 1076 of September 1, 2026.