Five men have been arrested following the fatal shooting of a mother of one, described by police as an innocent bystander, outside a bar in Sheffield. Shanice Brookes was shot near One Four One on West Street just before 2:45am on May 25.
Charges and Arrests
South Yorkshire Police have charged Jemele Rhone, from Sheffield, with murder, possession of a handgun, and possession of criminal property, namely £10,000. He is due to stand trial next year. Deiryen Dyce, 32, is charged with assisting an offender, possession of ammunition, possession of heroin, cocaine, and cannabis with intent to supply, and possession of criminal property, namely £2,000.
Additionally, two 21-year-old men and a 31-year-old man, all from Rotherham, were arrested on suspicion of affray and have been bailed pending further inquiries.
Police Investigation
Detective Inspector Matt Bolger said: "We are determined to provide answers for Shanice’s family and friends who have had their lives shattered by this heartbreaking and devastating incident. Words cannot do justice to describe the unimaginable loss Shanice’s loved ones have experienced, and we remain committed to securing justice for them."
Bolger added: "These arrests relate to an altercation that took place shortly before a firearm was discharged and Shanice was sadly fatally shot. We continue to explore every line of inquiry and will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to get justice for Shanice."
Appeal for Information
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or has information about the weapon used to contact them. Bolger urged: "I am also urging anyone with information on the weapon used to kill Shanice to contact us."
