Two arrested on suspicion of murder as Sheffield shooting victim named

Dad-of-two Kevin Pokuta died in hospital after the shooting. Credit: South Yorkshire Police

A dad-of-two who died after being shot has been named by his family as Kevin Pokuta.

The 19-year-old died in hospital after the shooting on Page Hall Road in Sheffield on Tuesday, 12 December.

A 21-year-old man from the Manor area and a 23-year-old man from the Walkley area have been arrested on suspicion of murder. They both remain in police custody.

A 41-year-old man previously arrested has since been release on bail.

South Yorkshire Police says a post mortem examination confirmed Kevin died from a single gunshot wound.

Murder probe launched after dad-of-two shot dead

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