Kevin Pokuta: Two charged with murder over fatal shooting

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Kevin Pokuta died as a result of a single gunshot wound

A further two men have been charged with murdering a 19-year-old father-of-two who was fatally shot in Sheffield.

Kevin Pokuta died after he was shot in Page Hall Road on 12 December.

Leon Waite, 27, of Denholme Close, Sheffield, and Lester Ramsey, 25, of Skelton Close, Sheffield, appeared at the city's crown court on Wednesday.

Both men have been charged with murder, conspiracy to commit robbery and two counts of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

They were remanded into custody ahead of their next appearance which is due to take place on 14 June.

Two other people have previously been charged in connection with Mr Pokuta's death.

Jake Brown, 22, from Sheffield, was charged with murder, conspiracy to rob and two counts of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

A 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named due to his age, was charged with conspiracy to commit robbery and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

In total, 15 people have been arrested in connection with the incident, South Yorkshire police said.

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