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Bullet Lodges in Car Engine: Derby Man Gets 13 Years
22 Jun
Summary
- Man jailed for 13 years for firing a gun in a Derby street.
- The bullet missed its target and struck a parked car's engine.
- No one was injured due to sheer luck during the incident.
William Lyon has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for discharging a firearm in Cowsley Road, Chaddesden, Derby on 16 July 2025. The 21-year-old pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, affray, and criminal damage at Derby Crown Court.
The incident occurred when two groups engaged in a fight shortly before 12:40 BST. After leaving the area, a number of individuals returned about an hour later, during which Lyon fired the shot. The bullet missed its intended target, instead embedding itself in the engine of a parked vehicle.
Detective Constable Laura McCormack, leading the investigation, stated that it was fortunate no one was injured, describing the event as distressing for local residents. She emphasized that such behavior is unacceptable in Derbyshire.
