Mum-of-one Shanice Brookes, 30, was outside a bar in Sheffield city centre when she was shot during an incident to which police say she was an innocent bystander15:57, 27 May 2026Updated 16:15, 27 May 2026An innocent mum shot dead outside a bar on a night out in Sheffield has been named as 30-year-old Shanice Brookes.‌The "deeply loved" mum-of-one was outside One Four One bar on West Street in the early hours of Monday when she was shot during an incident to which police say she was an innocent bystander.‌Shanice, who worked for a charity in Sheffield and was in the process of completing a university degree, has been remembered by her family as having the "biggest heart and the kind of energy you could never forget".‌Paying tribute, the family said: "She was a deeply loved daughter, granddaughter, niece, cousin, friend and godmother, as well as being an amazing mum to her son, who meant the world to her. To her cousins, she was more like a sister – someone they could always turn to for love, laughter and support."Shanice was also due to graduate from university, a reflection of her determination, ambition and the bright future ahead of her.‌"She could light up every room she walked in to with her infectious laugh, beautiful soul and magical aura. Shanice made people feel loved, safe and valued simply by being herself."She was truly one of a kind and she will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know and love her."Shanice was shot just before 2.45am and was treated at the scene by South Yorkshire Police officers and paramedics before being taken to hospital, where she tragically died.‌Officers yesterday shared an image of the scene as well as a vehicle they believe was involved."We are continuing to ask those who saw what happened in the early hours of Monday morning to come forward and tell us what they saw," the force said.‌Detective Chief Inspector Andy Knowles said: "Today, we have formally identified Shanice as the victim fatally injured in this incident, and our thoughts are with her family and the many people who knew and loved her."Shanice was a young woman who was in the prime of her life and was simply enjoying a night out in the city centre over the bank holiday weekend."People often say innocent victims were in the wrong place at the wrong time, but Shanice was not in the wrong place at the wrong time – we should all be able to go on nights out and know that we will come home safely.‌"This incident lays bare the devastation gun crimes causes within families and communities and I want to send a clear message to those who witnessed the incident or have information on those involved."If you saw what happened on Monday morning, or have information about who was involved, please do not stay silent. Shanice's family, including her young son, are now facing the heartbreaking reality that they will never see her again.‌"The reckless actions of others have taken her life away from her and the sad reality is that any of us, or our loved ones, could have been the victim of this senseless incident."We are carrying out a complex and comprehensive investigation to secure justice for Shanice, but we need the public to come forward and tell us what they saw and what they know, so we can ensure no other family goes through the devastation Shanice’s family are experiencing right now."Article continues belowWitnesses or those with information are asked to quote incident number 135 of 25 May 2026 when reporting online or over the phone by calling 101. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on freephone 0800 555 111, or by visiting their website.Information can be passed onto South Yorkshire Police through its Major Incident Public Portal.