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Man in his 20s dies in Easter Sunday shooting as murder investigation launched

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Forensic officers at the scene after a man was shot dead in Sheffield (Image: Ioannis Alexopoulos/LNP)
Forensic officers at the scene after a man was shot dead in Sheffield (Image: Ioannis Alexopoulos/LNP)

A murder investigation has been launched after a man in his 20s was shot dead in Sheffield.

Emergency services were called to Callow Drive in the Gleadless Valley area of the city shortly after 1.30am this morning to reports that a man had been shot.

A man in his 20s was found with serious gunshot wounds and pronounced dead at the scene.

South Yorkshire Police, who have launched a murder investigation, said formal identification had not yet taken place but family had been notified.

A post mortem is due.

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Detective chief inspector Phil Etheridge said: “Incidents of this nature understandably cause significant worry and concern among our communities, and we’ve had a number of specialist resources in the area since the early hours trying to piece together what happened.

Man in his 20s dies in Easter Sunday shooting as murder investigation launchedA damaged window after the fatal shooting in the early hours of this morning (Ioannis Alexopoulos/LNP)

“In the early stages of a murder investigation, enquiries progress at pace as we gather as much information as we can about the incident and who may be involved.

"Therefore, I want to take this opportunity to urge anyone out there who might know something to come forward."

Man in his 20s dies in Easter Sunday shooting as murder investigation launchedPolice have launched a murder investigation (Ioannis Alexopoulos/LNP)

Anyone with information about the incident can submit it directly to the police investigation team here, call 101 quoting incident number 74 of 9 April 2023.

If you have CCTV or video doorbell footage, you can email it to enquiries@southyorks.pnn.police.uk quoting the same incident number in the email subject line.

If you want to remain anonymous call charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit their website.

Sara Odeen-Isbister

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