A 38-year-old man from Rotherham has been jailed for 11 years after being found responsible for a shooting on Pitt Street in August last year that could have had fatal consequences.
DNA and CCTV evidence linked suspect to the scene
Sheffield Crown Court heard officers were called to reports that shots had been fired towards a vehicle on 12 August 2025. No-one was hurt, but investigators recovered shotgun cartridges at the scene. Forensic analysis of the ammunition produced DNA which was traced to Kyle Dearn, who lives on Pitt Street.
CCTV footage of the incident showed a man in a grey tracksuit chasing a Land Rover while holding what was described as a sawn-off shotgun and firing two shots. A tracksuit matching the one in the footage was subsequently recovered from Dearn's address.
Sentence and licence conditions
Dearn was given an 11-year custodial sentence at Sheffield Crown Court and will serve an additional four years on licence following release.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date of incident | 12 August 2025 |
| Location | Pitt Street, Rotherham |
| Defendant | Kyle Dearn, aged 38 |
| Sentence | 11 years custody; 4 years on licence |
Police message to the community
Temporary Detective Sergeant Jess Mitchell of South Yorkshire Police spoke after the hearing, underlining the danger posed by firearms and urging public cooperation.
"Dearn had no second thought for the potential deadly consequences of his behaviour. Fortunately, no one was injured but this isn't always the case. Every time a bullet is fired innocent lives are put at needless risk."
She added that the force is "working tirelessly to tackle and reduce firearms criminality" and appealed for members of the public to pass on information, warning that silence can enable further offending.
- Local impact: The incident occurred in a residential area of Rotherham and, despite no injuries, highlighted the real risk of gun crime in the borough.
- Evidence work: Forensic analysis of shotgun shells and CCTV were pivotal in linking the suspect to the attack.
- Police appeal: Authorities continue to seek information from the public to prevent and solve firearm-related offences.
The sentence demonstrates the court's approach to offences involving firearms in South Yorkshire, where investigators say they remain focused on reducing the harm posed by such offences. Residents with information about firearms or violent crime are urged to contact South Yorkshire Police through their official channels.
This report is based on court and police statements issued following the sentencing hearing at Sheffield Crown Court.
