Murder arrest following fatal shooting of teenager in Sheffield
A 19-year-old father of two died in hospital following a shooting in the Page Hall area on Tuesday
A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a fatal shooting in Sheffield.
Police were called to Page Hall Road in the early hours of Tuesday morning, where a 19-year-old man was found seriously injured.
The father of two died in hospital on Wednesday.
South Yorkshire Police are now questioning a man on suspicion of murder and are continuing investigations.
Detective Superintendent Paul Murphy, Head of Major Crime, said: “This devastating incident has tragically led to the death of a young man, who leaves behind a heartbroken family including two young children.
“We are relentless in our approach to tackling firearm offences in South Yorkshire and will not stop until we have secured justice for this victim and his family.
“We know someone out there knows who is responsible for what happened, and so we are urging members of the public to come forward with vital intelligence and help us with our investigation.
“Our officers have been conducting patrols around the area and will continue to do so in the coming days. Please do stop and talk to them if you have any concerns, or if you have any information which could help us.