Lamar Leroy Griffiths: Killer gunman who shot young man dead at Sheffield car wash still on the run

A killer who shot dead a young man at a Sheffield car wash is still on the run today – nine days after the fatal gun attack.
Claire Lewis
By Claire Lewis
Published 7th Apr 2022, 08:19 BST
Updated 7th Apr 2022, 12:14 BST
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Lamar Leroy Griffiths, aged 21, was gunned down at the Diamond Hand Car Wash on Burngreave Road, Burngreave, on Tuesday, March 29.

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He was sat in a blue BMW when shots were fired at the car at around 6.45pm, with bullets penetrating the windscreen.

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Lamar Leroy Griffiths was shot dead at a car wash in Burngreave, Sheffield. His killer remains at largeLamar Leroy Griffiths was shot dead at a car wash in Burngreave, Sheffield. His killer remains at large
Lamar Leroy Griffiths was shot dead at a car wash in Burngreave, Sheffield. His killer remains at large

Lamar was taken to hospital but despite the efforts of medics could not be saved.

The young man has been described by his family as a “beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, boyfriend, cousin, and friend to many”.

In a statement issued after his death, his heartbroken relatives said: “Though you have gone in the physical, you live on through everyone that has been blessed and privileged by your presence. You will be truly missed.”

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The police probe into the death has led to the recovery of the car believed to have been used by the gunman on the night of the drive-by shooting – a white Ford Fiesta, which was found torched in Darnall.

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The vehicle, plus the car Lamar was in, have both been seized for forensic examination.

Detectives investigating the shooting are not linking it with any other incident but no other details about possible motives being investigated have been released.

Detective Chief Inspector Mick Hakin said: “I continue to work to reassure residents and the wider community that we are working round the clock with a team of dedicated officers to piece together the circumstances around what happened, and find those who are responsible for Lamar’s death.”

He added: “We are keen to hear from anyone who has information about what happened, who may have CCTV footage or dash-cam footage of the incident or vehicles prior, or following the shooting.

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“If you know something, please come forward and speak to us. If you are not comfortable doing so, please speak anonymously to Crimestoppers.

“Local officers will continue to have an increased presence in the local area, they are there to help you feel safe. If you are worried I encourage you to speak to them.”