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Man charged in connection with fatal shooting in Melton

A man has been charged in connection with a shooting at an address in the village of Melton. The man killed has been identified as 38-year-old Jonathan Smith from Doncaster.

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One man dead and another hurt in suspected shooting in East Yorkshire

Three people have been arrested in connection with what is believed to be a shooting in Melton, East Yorkshire.

Police at the scene on Old Melton Road

One neighbour told Calendar that he heard "two big bangs" at about 5pm on Tuesday.

Paramedics treated a man found at the address with serious wounds but he died at the scene.

A second man was also hurt but his injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

Police at the scene on Old Melton Road

Old Melton Road was closed by armed police but it has since reopened.

Police at the scene on Old Melton Road

People in the area said they were shocked at what had happened in what is described as a quiet village with a close knit community.

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