Mother fatally shot outside Sheffield bar named as two men arrested on suspicion of murder

28 May 2026 • 12:27 AM MYT
The Independent
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Mother fatally shot outside Sheffield bar named as two men arrested on suspicion of murder

  • Shanice Brookes, a 30-year-old mother-of-one, was fatally shot outside a Sheffield bar in the early hours of Monday morning.
  • Police have described Ms Brookes as an "innocent bystander" who was near the One Four One bar on West Street when the incident occurred.
  • Her family released a statement, remembering her as an "amazing mum" with an "infectious laugh" who worked for a local charity and was pursuing a university degree.
  • Three individuals – two men aged 30 and a 32-year-old woman – have been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the shooting.
  • Assistant Chief Constable Colin McFarlane appealed to the public for information, urging anyone who witnessed the event or knows those responsible to come forward.

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