Woman, 30, dies after shooting outside bar in Sheffield as police arrest three people in connection
Three people have been arrested after a 30-year-old woman died in a shooting outside a pub in Sheffield in the early hours of Monday morning.
Police rushed to the scene outside the One Four One bar in the city center at 2.45am after receiving reports of a shooting.
They found a 30-year-old woman seriously injured and she was treated by both paramedics and officers but sadly she later died in hospital.
A 30-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman were arrested in connection with a shooting in Stockport earlier today, along with a 30-year-old man who was arrested in Sheffield.
All three suspects remain in police custody as officers from South Yorkshire Police continue their investigations. Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to come forward.
The victim has not yet been officially identified.
A large police presence remained at the scene around Sheffield’s Western Avenue throughout this afternoon and motorists were urged to avoid the area.
Assistant Chief Constable Colin McFarlane, of South Yorkshire Police, said: ‘This is a devastating incident in Sheffield that resulted in the death of a young woman who was enjoying a night out over the bank holiday weekend.
‘Above all our thoughts are with his family and everyone who knew and loved him.
‘Our investigation is being carried out by our Major Crimes Team and as part of our investigations, 3 people were arrested on suspicion of murder.
‘A man and woman were arrested near Stockport in Greater Manchester early this morning and a further man was detained here in Sheffield.
‘Our officers are working extremely hard to piece together the facts surrounding the attack. Although our investigation is still in its early stages, we will continue to have a significant presence in the area today and in the coming days.
‘Bank holidays are one of the busiest times of the year and we know there are people around West Street and Eldon Street who saw what happened or know who was responsible. If this is you, please share what you know with us directly or completely anonymously through Crimestoppers. Now is not the time to be silent.
‘Gun crime causes an unbearable tragedy and the victim and his family deserve answers. We will work tirelessly to provide these answers and bring those responsible to court.’
Some public transport in Sheffield city center was stopped at the scene earlier today, with trams broken down and cancelled.
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