Police investigating fatal shooting of teenager in Sheffield arrest two more on suspicion of murder
The 19-year-old father of two died in hospital after the shooting in the Page Hall area on Tuesday
Last updated 15th Dec 2023
Police investigating the shooting of a teenager in Sheffield have arrested two more men on suspicion of murder.
A 19-year-old father of two died in hosptial after the attack in Page Hall Road early on Tuesday morning (12 December).
In an update, South Yorkshire Police said two men, one aged 21 from the Manor area, and one from the Walkley area who is 23, are in custody.
A 41-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder on Thursday (14 December) remains in police custody.
DCI Joanne Kemp, Senior Investigating Officer, said: “We have today made two further arrests in connection to the shooting in Page Hall on Tuesday which tragically led to a young man losing his life.
"He leaves behind a partner and two young children and had his whole life ahead of him.
“We have now made three arrests in connection with the incident but we still need the public to come forward with information about what happened in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
“We are doing all we can to tackle gun crime in our communities but we cannot do this without the public’s help.
"Those who choose to carry firearms on our streets are putting innocent, local people in danger and it’s crucial we hunt them down as swiftly as we possibly can.
"With your information, we can seek justice for victims such as this young man. We will act on all information we receive, and we will support anyone who comes forward and speaks to us.”