Police hunt continues for gunman wanted over killing of Ramey Salem in Sheffield

A police hunt is continuing for the gunman responsible for a fatal shooting in Sheffield this week.

Ramey Salem, who was also known as Remey Saleh, suffered multiple gunshot wounds in an attack in the early hours of Monday.

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The 20-year-old was taken to hospital at around 1am but could not be saved.

Ramey Salem was shot dead in Burngreave in the early hours of Mondayplaceholder image
Ramey Salem was shot dead in Burngreave in the early hours of Monday

He was reportedly shot inside a property on Grimesthorpe Road South, Burngreave.

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Oughton, the officer leading the investigation, said: “I’d like to reassure local people that we are working around the clock to bring those responsible to justice.

“While we are in the early stages of the investigation, we believe this to be an isolated incident with no risk to the wider community.”

Anyone with information about the killing or which could help detectives investigating should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote incident number 42 of November 16.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted on 0800 555111.

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