Woman shot dead outside Sheffield bar had ‘biggest heart’, say family

The family of a woman who was an innocent bystander when she was fatally shot outside a bar in Sheffield city centre at the weekend have paid tribute to her. South Yorkshire police on Wednesday named the victim as Shanice Brookes, a 30-year-old charity worker. Her family described Brookes, who lived in Sheffield, as “one of a kind” with the “biggest heart” and “energy you could never forget”. As well as working for a local charity, Brookes was the mother of a boy and was completing a university degree. She was outside the One Four One bar shortly before 2.45am on Monday when, police said, she was “senselessly shot during an incident to which she was simply an innocent bystander”. Brookes was treated at the scene by police and paramedics before being taken to hospital, where she died. In a tribute, her family said: “Shanice had the biggest heart and the kind of energy you could never forget. 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. …