Man admits two charges in fatal shooting inquiry
Connor Batty, 26, was found dead at a property in Hemsworth on 11 September
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A man has pleaded guilty to two offences following a fatal shooting at a property in West Yorkshire.
Connor Batty, 26, from Barnsley, was found dead at the back of a property on Barnsley Road in Hemsworth on 11 September.
West Yorkshire Police said three men, including Mr Batty, had forced entry into the property at about 21:30 BST and a firearm was discharged during the incident, resulting in Mr Batty's death.
At Leeds Crown Court on Monday, Adrian Frost, 60, of Barnsley Road, pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm and producing a controlled class B drug. He was remanded in custody and the case was adjourned for a further hearing on 24 November.
Three other men have also previously been charged in connection with the incident.
Dylan Kelly, 23, of Locksley Gardens in Barnsley, and Lewis Bromley, 25, of Rose Avenue in Barnsley, are accused of forcing entry into a property, aggravated burglary and having a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence.
They are both due to appear at Bradford Crown Court on 15 October.
Meanwhile, Connor Turner, 28, of Schofield Road, Barnsley, has also been charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary.
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