Sheffield shootings: Police have lost an XL Bully they tried to shoot and it ‘may now be on the loose’.
Police have confirmed that they are unable to locate an XL Bully dog that they attempted to shoot in Sheffield last night.
A complex investigation is underway in Sheffield today, following reports of two shootings last night.
Both Daniel Hill Street in Upperthorpe/Hillfoot and Rivelin Road, off Rivelin Valley Road, have been cordoned off, and a 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
South Yorkshire Police are asking the public to “be vigilant” after losing an XL Bully dog that escaped from Daniel Hill Street while being shot.
They don’t know if the dog is injured.
SYP seized two dogs, an XL Bully and another unspecified breed, from a property searched last night as part of their investigation into the incidents. Both are currently in police kennels.
Police on Daniel Hill Street – David Kessen.
A statement issued today reads: “We’re asking the public to be on the lookout for an XL Bully that may be loose in our communities, and for anyone with information about where it may be kept to come forward and help us with our investigation.
“The dog became loose in Sheffield’s Hillfoot area last night after a firearms discharge.
“We understand that hearing about a dog on the loose can cause concern in our communities, and we assure you that we are doing everything we can to find it.
“Armed officers responded to [Daniel Hill Street last night], and when they entered the property, an XL Bully became aggressive. Officers fired a shot at the dog, which fled the scene. It is unknown whether the dog was injured.
Jamie Henderson, Chief Superintendent of Sheffield, said in a statement: “I would like to assure you that we are doing everything we can to locate the dog or find those who may have housed it to avoid police contact.
“We appreciate people in our communities being vigilant, and I ask that you contact us immediately if you see the dog. I urge you not to approach the dog, as we believe it has the potential to be aggressive and cause harm.
“If you do see the dog, please call 999 immediately, if you have information about its whereabouts, please get in touch online, via live chat or by calling 101 quoting incident number 948 of April 3, 2025.”
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