NAMED: Man and woman charged over fatal shooting of Shanice Brookes in Sheffield city centre
Suspects due in court today
Two suspects have been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a Sheffield mum on a night out in the city centre.
Shortly before 2.45am on Monday, May 25, police received reports that 30-year-old Shanice Brookes had been shot outside One Four One bar, following an altercation in the street, to which she was an innocent bystander.
Despite the best efforts of officers and paramedics, Shanice died a short time later in hospital.
Late yesterday evening, a man and a woman who were arrested in Stockport were charged in connection with this incident.
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.
Both have been remanded into custody ahead of appearing at Sheffield Magistrates' Court later today.
A 30-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder on Monday has now been released and is no longer being treated as a suspect.
Senior Investigating Officer Detective Chief Inspector Andy Knowles said: "Shanice was an entirely innocent bystander who should’ve been able to enjoy a night out in our city without the fear that she wouldn’t come home safely.
“Shanice's family, including her young son, now face the harrowing reality that they will never get to see her again.
"They are having to grieve the unimaginable loss of their beloved daughter, friend and mother in the most tragic of circumstances. Our thoughts remain with them.
"From the outset of this investigation our priority has been clear - to provide answers for Shanice's loved ones - and today's development is a significant step in our commitment to do so.
"Monday's incident has shown how gun crime destroys families and brings devastation to our communities. We need your help to ensure other families never have to experience the unthinkable pain and loss Shanice's loved ones are currently having to come to terms with.
"We still are appealing for anyone with any information to come forward and speak to us.
“ This awful incident happened on a busy Bank Holiday weekend where there were loads of people in the area.
“Anyone who has any information which may assist us to urged to come forward, either by contacting South Yorkshire Police or Crimestoppers, anonymously.”
If you have information call 101 quoting incident number 135 of May 25, 2026 or report online via SYP’s Major Incident Public Portal: https://orlo.uk/yweYW