Shanice Brookes death: New arrests made in connection with altercation outside bar before shooting

Three men have been arrested over an altercation outside a bar just before a mother-of-one was shot dead.

Shanice Brookes, 30, was fatally shot near the One Four One bar on West Street in Sheffield, in the city centre, shortly before 2.45am on 25 May.

Detectives have said “she was simply an innocent bystander”.

Jemele Rhone, of Outram Road, Sheffield, is due to go on trial next year charged with murdering Ms Brookes.

South Yorkshire Police said on Thursday they had arrested two 21-year-old men and a 31-year-old man, all from Rotherham, on suspicion of affray. They have been bailed pending further inquiries.

The arrests followed an investigation into the events leading up to the fatal shooting, the force said.

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.

“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.

“Since our investigation launched, two people have been charged in connection with the shooting and we are continuing to appeal to anyone that saw what happened and hasn’t come forward already to do so.

“I am also urging anyone with information on the weapon used to kill Shanice to contact us.”

Rhone is charged with murder, possession of a handgun and possession of criminal property, namely £10,000.

His co-accused, Deiryen Dyce, 32, of Ellesmere Road North, Sheffield, 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.