Three people have been arrested and a murder investigation launched after the shooting of a woman in Sheffield in the early hours of this morning.
Police were called to West Street at 2.45am today following reports of a shooting outside the One Four One bar in the city centre.
Officers from South Yorkshire Police attended the scene, where a 30-year-old woman was found with serious injuries.
She was treated at the scene by paramedics, before being taken to hospital where she sadly later died.
While formal identification of the victim is yet to take place, her family has been informed and is being supported by officers at this distressing time.
An investigation by the force's Major Crime Unit is underway, and three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident.
A 30-year-old man and 32-year-old woman were arrested near Stockport, Greater Manchester during the early hours of this morning, while a 30-year-old man was arrested by officers in Sheffield.
All three remain in police custody at this time.
Three people have been arrested in relation to the incident outside One Four One bar in Sheffield | GOOGLE STREET VIEWAssistant Chief Constable Colin McFarlane said: "This is a devastating incident which has resulted in the death of a young woman while on a night out during the bank holiday weekend in Sheffield.
"First and foremost, our thoughts are with her family and everyone who knew and loved her."
He described the ongoing criminal probe, led by the Major Crime Team, where, as part of enquiries, three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Chief Constable McFarlane added: "A man and woman were arrested near Stockport in Greater Manchester early this morning and a further man has been detained here in Sheffield.
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“Our officers have been working extremely hard to piece together the events surrounding the shooting."
He emphasised the investigation is in its early stages, and officers will continue to have a significant presence at the scene in the area today and in the coming days.
With the incident occurring in a busy area during the scorching bank holiday weekend, police have urged prospective witnesses to come forward with any information.
“Bank holidays are one of the busiest times of the year, and we know that there were people in the area around West Street and Eldon Street who saw what happened or know who is responsible.
"If this is you, please share what you know either directly to us, or completely anonymously via Crimestoppers. Now is not the time to stay silent.
“Gun crime causes unbearable tragedy and the victim and her family deserve answers. We will work tirelessly to provide these answers and to put those responsible before the courts.”
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