A 16-year-old boy is in a critical condition following a shooting in Sheffield. South Yorkshire Police responded to reports of the incident on London Road at 5.17pm on Monday. The boy was swiftly taken to hospital, where he remains in a life-threatening state. The shooting occurred near the city centre, close to Sheffield United's stadium, Bramall Lane. In the wake of the incident, police have increased patrols in the area to reassure the community and to assist in the investigation. Detective Chief Inspector Emma Knight, the Senior Investigating Officer, described the event as a "terrible incident" that has left the community deeply concerned. She stated, "I want to assure residents that a dedicated team of officers and staff are working tirelessly to understand the circumstances that led to this attack and to trace those responsible. We need you to work with us and provide any information you have. This is not acceptable on our streets, so we must work together to stop it." Police have not yet made any arrests in connection with the shooting. They are urging anyone with information to come forward. Individuals can contact the police online or call 101, quoting incident number 630 of 24 November 2025. For those wishing to remain anonymous, Crimestoppers can be reached at 0800 555 111. As investigations continue, London Road has been closed from the junction at Sitwell Place to Crowther Place, with emergency services present at the scene. Authorities anticipate that road disruptions will persist into the following morning as forensic enquiries are conducted. South Yorkshire Police have committed to maintaining a visible presence in the area, stating, "Officers are carrying out extensive enquiries to identify those responsible for this incident and will remain in the area overnight with increased patrols taking place in the coming days to provide further reassurance for residents." The victim's family is currently with him at the hospital as the investigation unfolds.