“This is bigger than criminal rivalries or loyalties”

Detectives investigating the murder of a Sheffield woman on a night out in the city centre are urging those involved in criminality in the city centre to do the right thing and come forward with information.

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Shanice Brookes was killed on a night out in Sheffield. | 3rd party/Iconic Media Group

placeholder image — Shanice Brookes was killed on a night out in Sheffield. | 3rd party/Iconic Media Group

Shanice Brookes, aged 30, was shot dead when a gun was fired during an altercation on West Street in the early hours of Monday, May 25.

The mum-of-one was an innocent bystander.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector Matt Bolger has revealed that the gun used in the killing has not yet been found.

He said: “I want to speak directly to those involved in criminality in this city. 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

“If you have been forced to hold this weapon, or you are in fear, you can contact us in confidence. We will listen. We will protect you.

“However, let me be absolutely clear - if we find you hiding this gun, you will face the full force of the law. You will regret choosing to protect a weapon that has killed a young mother.

“This is bigger than criminal rivalries or loyalties. A young mother is dead. A child has no mother because of this gun.

“Do the right thing. Tell us where it is before it destroys another family."

Anyone with information should call 101 quoting incident number 135 of May 25, 2026 or report online via SYP’s Major Incident Public Portal: https://orlo.uk/Gfc0Y

Jemele Rhone, aged 30, of Outram Road, Wybourn, Sheffield, has been charged with murder, possession of a firearm and possession of criminal property.

Deiryen Dyce, aged 32, of Ellesmere Road North, Burngreave, has been charged with assisting an offender, possession of ammunition, possession of drugs with intent to supply, possession of drugs and possession of criminal property.