A man has been charged and remanded in custody, and a woman has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a 30-year-old woman outside a bar in Sheffield in the early hours of bank holiday Monday.
Details of the Incident
Shanice Brookes was shot near the One Four One bar on West Street shortly before 2:45 AM on Monday. Detectives have described her as “simply an innocent bystander.”
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, was charged with assisting an offender, possession of ammunition, possession of drugs with intent to supply, possession of drugs, and possession of criminal property.
Court Appearances
Dyce appeared before Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on Friday, escorted by three security guards for a brief hearing, while Rhone made no appearance after an application by his solicitor.
A 30-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder shortly after the shooting has since been released and is no longer being treated as a suspect.
Police and CPS Statements
DCI Andy Knowles, the senior investigating officer, 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.
“Shanice’s family, including her young son, now face the harrowing reality that they will never get to see her again. They are having to grieve the unimaginable loss of their beloved daughter, friend and mother in the most tragic of circumstances. Our thoughts remain with them.
“From the outset of this investigation, our priority has been clear: to provide answers for Shanice’s loved ones. Today’s development is a significant step in our commitment to do so.”
Jonathan Storer, of the Crown Prosecution Service, said: “We remind all concerned that proceedings against the defendants are active and they have the right to a fair trial. It is vital that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”
