A man has been remanded in custody and a woman has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Shanice Brookes, 30, outside a bar in Sheffield. The incident occurred in the early hours of bank holiday Monday near the One Four One bar on West Street.
South Yorkshire Police confirmed on Friday that Jemele Rhone, 30, of Sheffield, has been charged with murder, possession of a firearm, and possession of criminal property. Deiryen Dyce, 32, also of Sheffield, has been charged with assisting an offender, possession of ammunition, possession of drugs with intent to supply, possession of drugs, and possession of criminal property.
Dyce appeared before Sheffield magistrates court on Friday, escorted by three security guards, for a brief hearing. Rhone did not appear after an application by his solicitor. A 30-year-old man previously arrested on suspicion of murder has been released and is no longer a suspect.
Detectives described Brookes as “simply an innocent bystander”. Senior investigating officer DCI Andy Knowles said: “Shanice was an entirely innocent bystander who should have been able to enjoy a night out in our city without fear that she wouldn’t come home safely.” He added that the investigation’s priority has been to provide answers for her family.
Jonathan Storer of the Crown Prosecution Service reminded the public that proceedings are active and the defendants have the right to a fair trial, urging against any reporting or commentary that could prejudice the case.
