South Yorkshire Police relaunch appeal for murder of Lamar Griffiths
The 21-year-old was killed in a drive-by shooting at a Sheffield car wash
Police in South Yorkshire have relaunched their appeal for information in relation to the murder of a man in Sheffield three years ago.
Officers have reopened the case of Lamar Griffiths, who was killed when he was shot in a drive-by shooting at a Sheffield car wash on March 29th, 2022.
At the time, an investigation was launched - with several people being pursued and arrested. Two men were eventually sentenced for their role in Lamar's death - and keeping his killer free.
Abdul Hakim and Nasser Nashir were jailed for a combined total of over 12 years after pleading guilty to assisting an offender in connection with Lamar's death.
Now, three years on from Griffith's death, Detective Inspector David Robertson from South Yorkshire Police has relaunched the force's appeal for information in relation to his murder.
He said: "A number of extensive and comprehensive enquiries have been made into this horrific crime which tragically cut short Lamar's life in the most brutal of circumstances.
"Lamar was sitting in a parked BMW in the car wash around 6.45pm on Tuesday 29 March 2022 when two suspects fired several gunshots towards the car he was in.
"Lamar's injuries proved fatal and he died at the scene, with our investigation since leading us to believe that he was not the intended target of this attack.
"The investigation into Lamar's death is continuing and following the sentencing of Hakim and Nashir, we have continued to do everything within our power to bring the people they helped before the UK courts.
"We will continue to pursue every line of enquiry we receive in relation to this case and I would urge members of the public who have relevant information to please contact us immediately.
"There would have been people in the area at the time and even the smallest piece of information could prove to be a crucial part of the jigsaw.
"If you saw what happened and haven't yet contacted police, then I implore you to do so for Lamar and his loved ones.
"We remain committed to getting Lamar's family and friends the answers and justice they deserve and I would urge the public to help us achieve this."
Those who may be able to help in the force's investigation can get in touch by calling 101 and quoting incident reference number from March 29th, 2022.