By Four Doncaster youths found guilty of Lewis Williams shooting
Four people have reportedly been found guilty of a drive-by shooting which sadly ended Lewis Williams’ life in Mexborough, Doncaster on Monday 11 January.
The 20-year-old man received fatal injuries to his face and neck from the shooting which took place on Wath Road.
The incident was the result of a gang-related rivalry; Lewis was reportedly linked to a rival gang, the Pitsmoor Shotta Boys.
Jack Parkes, 21, of Arnold Crescent in Doncaster and an unnamed 17-year-old boy were both found guilty of the murder at Sheffield Crown Court.
Joe Anderton, 18, of Jubilee Road in Doncaster and an unnamed 16-year-old boy were both found guilty of manslaughter.
All four males were also found guilty of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life.
Their final sentencing is due to take place on Friday 29 October.
It is believed that the 17-year-old fired at a group of people whilst being driven down Wath Road.
The incident was deemed a planned execution.
In addition to this, at an earlier hearing, the boy reportedly admitted to charges of criminal damage and assault.
Parkes and the 16-year-old boy admitted to charges of criminal damage whereas Anderton only admitted to a charge of assault.
Previous suspect Ryan Nisbet has been acquitted of all charges.
Detective Chief Inspector James Axe, the senior investigating officer, said: “Parkes, Anderton and the two boys met at a BP service station in Goldthorpe, before all getting into a light blue Jaguar together.
“As well as the defendants, there was a gun in that car. The car pulled away just after 4pm and was driven to Wath Road, Mexborough.
“The car was driven past Lewis once, before being turned around and doubling back. It was on that second drive past that a shot was fired by the 17-year-old boy – hitting Lewis in the neck.”
He continued: “After the shooting the Jaguar sped off. CCTV shows it being parked by garages in Bolton-upon-Dearne at 4.30pm, and five males fleeing the vehicle. Just after 6pm, the car was set alight.”
He finally added: “Throughout this trial, the 17-year-old boy has claimed that he didn’t intend to kill Lewis that day. He has maintained his story that he thought the improvised firearm was only capable of discharging an empty shotgun cartridge and making a loud bang. The jury has seen through that lie.”
