text: These shocking pictures show a group of young thugs shooting at each other and family homes in a reign of terror which has left an entire community terrified. Families on the High Green estate in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, say they are being 'held to ransom' by gangs of yobs shooting at their homes and cars with the weapons. CCTV footage shows the youngsters shooting at properties, cars and each other as they blatantly carry the air rifles and BB guns through the estate, sparking terror among the area's residents. Scroll down for video . Families say they are being 'held to ransom' by yobs shooting at homes and cars with air rifles and BB guns . Residents even claim one woman who confronted the yobs was shot at. A mother-of-three, who asked not be named, released the appalling footage and says she has been left 'terrified' by the thugs. She said one brave neighbour who confronted the youths was fired at by the gang. The frightened mother said: 'Something needs done about this gang - they are putting pellets through windows and cars and it is only a matter of time before somebody is hurt. The CCTV footage shows the youngsters shooting at both homes and each other as they blatantly carry the air rifles and BB guns through the estate, sparking terror among the area's residents . 'They have intimidated, threatened and terrorised people for too long now.' A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: 'We take reports of firearms and gun crime incredibly seriously in South Yorkshire and this story gives us cause for concern.' He also urged residents to report incidents. A residents' association spokesman for the area said: 'Our community is entitled to live free of fear, intimidation or damage and loss. 'The few that are committing these offences should not hold the estate to ransom. 'We have lodged a request for a meeting with the police, Crime Commissioner, council housing, council ASBO team, councillors and prospective councillors to discuss the behaviour.' One brave resident who decided to confront the youths was allegedly fired at by the gang . The spokesman for the Angram Bank Tenants' and Residents' association added: 'I tell you why you must report these goings on. Until the police can prove who these criminals are they can't act. 'The police are human beings not mind readers, none of us want people being arrested without evidence, so it's up to you to do your bit to make High Green a lovely place to live again.' A South Yorkshire Police spokesman added: 'We await our meeting with the local community to discuss these concerns and in the meantime, if anyone does hold any information about individuals they believe could be in possession of a fireearm or is using a firearm in a threatening manner, please call us on 101 or 999 if a life is at risk.'
target: Group of young thugs are terrorising High Green estate in Sheffield .
  Youngsters are using BB guns and air rifles to shoot at cars and homes .
  Terrified residents on estate say they are being 'held to ransom' by yobs .
  Claim woman was shot at and concerned someone will be seriously injured .