Sheffield Murder Suspect Misses Court Hearing, Case Sent to Crown Court for June 1
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Updated · BBC.com · May 29
Sheffield Murder Suspect Misses Court Hearing, Case Sent to Crown Court for June 1
5 articles · Updated · BBC.com · May 29
Jemele Rhone, 30, was not produced at Sheffield Magistrates' Court on a murder charge over the fatal shooting of Shanice Brookes, 30, because of his mental health, his solicitor said.
A district judge approved an application for Rhone to remain in the cells, and his case was sent to Sheffield Crown Court for a hearing on June 1.
Co-defendant Deiryen Dyce, 32, appeared in person charged with assisting an offender; both defendants were remanded in custody.
South Yorkshire Police also charged Rhone with possessing a firearm and criminal property, while Dyce faces counts including ammunition possession, drug supply and criminal property.
Brookes, described by police as an innocent bystander, was shot dead outside One Four One in Sheffield city centre early Monday; Sheffield College and charity Zest called her an exceptional student and a beautiful soul.
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