Woman shot dead outside Sheffield bar was ‘innocent bystander’

27 May 2026 • 3:38 PM MYT
The Independent
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Woman shot dead outside Sheffield bar was ‘innocent bystander’

  • A 30-year-old woman was shot dead outside the One Four One bar on West Street in Sheffield at 2.45am on Monday.
  • Police have said that the victim was an "innocent bystander" enjoying a night out during the bank holiday weekend.
  • Three individuals – two men aged 30 and a 32-year-old woman – have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody.
  • South Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and information, particularly regarding a white Audi believed to be involved in the incident.
  • Chief Superintendent Jamie Henderson emphasised the devastation caused by gun crime and urged the community to assist in finding those responsible.

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