Burngreave shooting: Everything we know as police investigate Sheffield car wash murder

> Emergency services were called to the Diamond Hand Car Wash on Burngreave Road at 6.45pm yesterday evening (Tuesday 29 March)

> There had been reports that shots had been fired.

> A man was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later.

> A police cordon was also put around the A&E department at the Northern General Hospital as part of the police response to the incident.

> A murder investigation is now underway.

> Anyone with information should call 101 quoting incident number 774 of March 29.

> Forensic examination was carried out overnight by specialists in white suits.

> The man shot dead has been named locally as ‘Lamar’ in tributes paid to him.

> Police have stated that their patrols will be stepped up in the wake of the shooting.

> Passers-by said a blue BMW at the crime scene had bullet holes in its windscreen bonnet.

> Detectives say the victim was sat inside a blue BMW, parked within the Diamond Car Wash when multiple shots were discharged at the motor vehicle.

> Police said the suspects are believed to have left the scene in a white Ford Fiesta. The Fiesta was later found burned out in Darnall.

> A section of Burngreave Road is closed and taped off while police carry out investigations. Cordons are likely to remain in place until tomorrow.

> The closure involves Burgreave Road between Catherine Road and Kilton Hill.

> Part of Catherine Road is also sealed off, between Burngreave Road and Bressingham Road.

> ‘Road closed’ signs have also been put out to stop drivers reaching the police tape.

> Police cars manned by officers were parked at each of the junctions this morning.

> Residents living to the north of the cordon, the Catherine Road end, have said they feel safe in Burngreave

> People to the south of the cordon, near Ellesmere Green, have talked of being afraid because of the number of incidents that have happened recently in Burngreave.

> Residents have said they feel there should be more police in the area as a result of the number of incidents there.

> Locals believe problems in the area are drugs related.

> Detective Chief Inspector Mick Hakin, Senior Investigating Officer, said: “This incident will understandably cause shock and concern in the local community. I want to reassure residents that a dedicated team of officers will be working around the clock to piece together the circumstances of what has happened and trace those responsible. In the meantime, patrols have increased in the local area and I'd encourage anyone who is worried to speak to these officers - they are there to help you feel safe.”

> Seven other shootings have been reported in the Burngreave area over the last three years.

> Issues with gun violence in Burngreave are not a recent development. The area has been blighted by a number of other shootings over the last 20 years, including some fatal gun attacks.

> In 2011, Deeq Ali, 18, was killed when he was caught up in a shooting incident at a birthday party at The Plaza function suite on Spital Hill. A man was convicted of his murder.

> In 2008, 17-year-old Tarek Chaiboub was gunned down on Spital Street, Burngreave. Four were found guilty of his murder and jailed for a total of 110 years between them.

> In 2007, 16-year-old Jonathan Matondo was shot dead on the Nottingham Cliff recreation ground close to his home on Verdon Street, Burngreave. Nobody was ever jailed for Jonathan’s murder.

> In 2002, Gerald Smith was shot in a drive-by shooting as he stood outside the Afro Caribbean Club on Spital Hill, Burngreave.