Mum-of-one named as victim of Bank Holiday shooting outside bar

The woman who was shot dead outside a city centre bar in Sheffield in the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday has been named as Shanice Brookes.

The 30-year-old was rushed to hospital after the shooting at roughly 2.45am but was pronounced dead.

Officers said Ms Brookes, who worked for a local charity, was shot outside the One Four One bar in West Street and was an "innocent bystander".

In a statement released via South Yorkshire Police from her family, who said she was a mother to a son, they said: "Shanice had the biggest heart and the kind of energy you could never forget.

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"She was a deeply loved daughter, granddaughter, niece, cousin, friend and godmother, as well as being an amazing mum to her son, who meant the world to her. To her cousins, she was more like a sister - someone they could always turn to for love, laughter and support.

"Shanice was also due to graduate from university, a reflection of her determination, ambition and the bright future ahead of her.

"She could light up every room she walked in to with her infectious laugh, beautiful soul and magical aura. Shanice made people feel loved, safe and valued simply by being herself.

"She was truly one of a kind and she will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know and love her."

The force added that they were continuing to appeal for information.

Following the shooting, officers released an image of a vehicle they believe was involved.

Detective chief inspector, Andy Knowles, said: "Today, we have formally identified Shanice as the victim fatally injured in this incident, and our thoughts are with her family and the many people who knew and loved her.

"Shanice was a young woman who was in the prime of her life and was simply enjoying a night out in the city centre over the bank holiday weekend.

"People often say innocent victims were in the wrong place at the wrong time, but Shanice was not in the wrong place at the wrong time - we should all be able to go on nights out and know that we will come home safely.

"This incident lays bare the devastation gun crimes causes within families and communities and I want to send a clear message to those who witnessed the incident or have information on those involved.

"If you saw what happened on Monday morning, or have information about who was involved, please do not stay silent. Shanice's family, including her young son, are now facing the heartbreaking reality that they will never see her again. The reckless actions of others have taken her life away from her and the sad reality is that any of us, or our loved ones, could have been the victim of this senseless incident.

"We are carrying out a complex and comprehensive investigation to secure justice for Shanice, but we need the public to come forward and tell us what they saw and what they know, so we can ensure no other family goes through the devastation Shanice's family are experiencing right now."

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