Trial date set for duo charged in connection with death of West Street shooting victim Shanice Brookes
Jemele Rhone and Deiryen Dyce were brought before Sheffield Crown Court a few moments ago
A trial date has been set for a man and woman charged in connection with the death of a Sheffield mum killed in a shooting.
30-year-old Shanice Brookes was an innocent bystander to an altercation outside the One Four One bar on West Street, Sheffield city centre, when she was shot.
Despite the efforts of medics at the scene, and later in hospital, Shanice could not be saved and died a few hours after the shooting, which occurred at around 2.45am on Bank Holiday Monday (May 25, 2026). Charity worker Shanice leaves behind a young son.
Jemele Rhone, 30, was subsequently charged with Shanice’s murder, and appeared at Sheffield Crown Court this morning (Monday, June 1, 2026), when a trial date was fixed for January 2027.
He could be seen dressed in a grey sweatshirt.
Rhone, of Outram Road, Wybourn, Sheffield - who appeared at court via a prison video link - is also charged with possession of a firearm and possession of criminal property, namely £2,000 in cash.
His co-accused, Deiryen Dyce, has been charged with offences including assisting an offender, possession of ammunition, possession of drugs with intent to supply, possession of drugs and possession of criminal property, namely £10,000 in cash.
Ms Dyce, of Ellesmere Road North, Burngreave, Sheffield, appeared at court in person, dressed in a black shirt and black trousers.
Neither defendant entered pleas during the course of the hearing, and spoke only to confirm their identities, and that they understood what was being said.
At the conclusion of today’s 25-minute hearing, The Recorder of Sheffield, Judge Jeremy Richardson KC, remanded both defendants into custody.
Rhone and Dyce are next due to appear at the same court in a hearing scheduled to take place in July 2026, when they may be asked to enter pleas to the charges they face.
The two defendants were both arrested in the hours following the shooting, after being located in Manchester.
Following Shanice’s death, her family released a heartfelt tribute, in which they described her as a one of a kind, who will be “missed by all who were lucky enough to know and love her."
They added: “Shanice had the biggest heart and the kind of energy you could never forget.
“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.”