Calls to improve CCTV at Sheffield venues after death of shooting victim Shanice Brookes
“How is it 2026 and this is the best still capture of CCTV there is?”
Calls have been made to install modern security cameras at Sheffield pubs and bars following the death of Shanice Brookes.
Dozens of people commented on the poor quality of images of people who police believe witnessed the incident.
Shanice, aged 30, was shot shortly before 2.45am on Monday, May 25, outside One Four One bar, following an altercation in the street, to which she was an innocent bystander.
Responding to the appeal on the police’s Facebook page, one person said: “What is the point of having CCTV when you can’t make out the people?”
Another said: “How is it 2026 and this is the best still capture of CCTV there is?
“It should be compulsory in bars, restaurants, schools and hotels to have a certain standard of CCTV imaging to identify people.
“My local pub has a really high standard of CCTV and more cameras than Broadmoor. What use are these pics?”
A third responded: “Maybe make it part of obtaining or renewing a licence for bars, clubs and restaurants that they have to have up-to-date clear security cameras as tech has improved so much and is more affordable then years ago.”
But one said the quality wasn’t as important as people claimed.
“Why are people so focused on the quality of the CCTV images? if you are the people in the images you would recognise yourself.
“If you know these people you would recognise them.
“So it doesn't matter about the quality. A mother of a young child has been murdered, family have lost their loved one. And the police need help to find these people. They don't need the negative comments. Hope these people come forward to help in this investigation.”
Senior Investigating Officer, Det Insp Matt Bolger, has also appealed for information on the gun.
He said: “The gun used to kill Shanice is still on the streets. This weapon has already taken the life of a completely innocent woman who was simply out enjoying her evening. It could be used again. If you know where this gun is, or who has it, you have a moral responsibility to tell us.”
Jemele Rhone, of Outram Road, Wybourn, is charged with murder.
Deiryen Dyce, 32, of Ellesmere Road North, Burngreave, is charged with assisting an offender, possession of ammunition, possession of heroin, cocaine and cannabis with intent to supply, and possession of criminal property.
They will go on trial in the New Year.