Two arrested in shooting murder inquiry released

A man in his 30s wearing a white T-shirt. Trees and grass are behind him.Image source, South Yorkshire Police
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Kassim Mohammed was shot dead in the Upperthorpe area of Sheffield

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A man and a woman arrested on suspicion of murder following a fatal shooting in Sheffield have been released pending further inquiries, police said.

Kassim Mohammed was shot on Watery Street in the Upperthorpe area of the city last Tuesday night, and died later in hospital.

The 32-year-old victim was described by his family as a "devoted young father, a loving son, and a kind, family-orientated man".

A 22-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman were detained on Thursday and Friday respectively, and have now been released, South Yorkshire Police said.

A cordoned-off street. A white car is covered with a protective sheet, suggesting it may be central to the incident. Nearby, a red car is parked, and the area is marked off with police tape and traffic cones to restrict access. The surroundings include buildings with signage and graffiti art, and in the distance, a crane and tall structures indicate a city environment.Image source, BBC/Chloe Aslett
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The incident took place in Watery Street near St Philips Road in Sheffield

Det Ch Insp Andy Knowles previously said officers were treating the incident as a "targeted attack".

Police appealed for anyone with information or relevant video footage to get in touch.

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