Raheem Wilks shooting death: Men bailed over Harehills killing

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Raheem Wilks was the brother of Leeds United under-23 player Mallik Wilks

Four men who were arrested after a footballer's brother was shot outside a barbers in Leeds have been bailed.

Raheem Wilks, the 19-year-old brother of Leeds United's Mallik Wilks, was killed near Too Sharps on Gathorne Terrace, Harehills, on 26 January.

A 29-year-old was held on suspicion of murder while three other men, aged 28, 29 and 30, were detained on suspicion of assisting an offender.

All four have been released pending further inquiries, police said.

Officers were called to the street at 13:20 GMT and found Mr Wilks seriously injured. He was taken to hospital but was later confirmed dead.

A post-mortem examination revealed the teenager died as a result of a single gunshot wound to the chest.

Two men have been charged with murder.

Jaydn Manners, 23, of Louis Street, Chapeltown, and Keal Richards, 21, of Francis Street, also in Chapeltown, were both remanded in custody.

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