'Vibrant, inspiring, positive' - College pays tribute to student Shanice Brookes after fatal shooting

Shanice Brookes was shot outside the One Four One bar on West Street in the early hours of Monday.

The 30-year-old was the innocent bystander to an altercation when a gun was fired, police said.

Angela Foulkes, Chief Executive and Principal at The Sheffield College, where Shanice was a student, said: “On behalf of our college community, I want to express our deepest condolences to Shanice’s family and friends.

“The loss of Shanice in such shocking circumstances is devastating to all who knew her and our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are with them at this time.

“Shanice was a vibrant and positive person whose enthusiasm for life and learning was genuinely inspiring.

“An exceptional student and talented visual creative, Shanice had a promising future and was about to complete a BA Honours Degree in Creative Practice with us.

“Shanice brought warmth, humour and energy into many situations, often lifting those around her with her positive outlook.”

She added: “She was a valued friend who worked well with her peers and was always willing to support others and help find solutions whenever challenges arose.



“Shanice approached her studies with curiosity, determination and a constant desire to learn more and deepen her understanding.

“She was preparing to exhibit her final work ahead of graduating this summer. Her creative potential was clear to everyone who worked with her.



“We will always be grateful for the privilege of having taught Shanice and for the opportunity to witness her growth as a person and a student.



“We are absolutely heartbroken by the loss of Shanice who will be sorely missed by students and staff alike and who will remember her with immense warmth and affection.

“Support is being put in place for students and staff at this deeply upsetting time as they prepare to return to the college next week following the half term break.”