A tenth arrest has now been made as part of an investigation into a fatal shooting in Sheffield.

On Saturday, December 13, as part of the police probe into the murder of Kassim Mohammed in Upperthorpe on September 30, a 26-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

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She was quizzed and then bailed pending further enquiries.

Kassim Mohammed died after being shot on Watery Street in Upperthorpe | syp

placeholder image — Kassim Mohammed died after being shot on Watery Street in Upperthorpe | syp

Following 32-year-old Kassim’s death, his family paid tribute to him.

The scene in Watery Street, Upperthorpe, Sheffield, following the fatal shooting, which led to the death of Kassim Mohammed on September 30, 2025 | Alastair Ulke

They said in a statement: “Kassim was a devoted, young father, a loving son, and a kind family-orientated man, whose caring nature touched everyone around him.

“He will leave a void in our hearts that will never be filled.”

Today's incident comes after a murder on Tuesday evening (September 30), in which a 32-year-old who has yet to be named was shot dead. | S70 Media

In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, Detective Chief Inspector Ben Wood, of South Yorkshire Police, said: "This is a devastating incident which has cut short a young man's life and will no doubt cause considerable concern in the local community.

"Gun crime has absolutely no place in South Yorkshire and I want to assure residents and the victim's family and friends that a dedicated team of officers and staff are working relentlessly to piece together the circumstances of what has happened and trace those responsible.”

Anyone with information about the fatal shooting is urged to contact South Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 1,076 of September 30, 2025.

Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via https://crimestoppers-uk.org/