Murder investigation launched after woman killed in Sheffield bar shooting

Three people have been arrested and a murder investigation launched after the tragic shooting of a woman in Sheffield in the early hours of this morning.

Police were called to West Street at 2.45am today (May 25) following reports of a shooting outside the One Four One bar in the city centre.

Officers from South Yorkshire Police attended the scene, where a 30-year-old woman was found with serious injuries.

She was treated at the scene by paramedics, before being taken to hospital where she sadly later died.

While formal identification of the victim is yet to take place, her family has been informed and are being supported by officers at this distressing time.

An investigation by the force's Major Crime Unit is underway, and three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident.

A 30-year-old man and 32-year-old woman were arrested near Stockport during the early hours of this morning, while a 30-year-old man was arrested by officers in Sheffield.

All three remain in police custody at this time.

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