Murder of Kassim Mohammed
A murder investigation is underway following the death of a 32-year-old man in the Upperthorpe area of Sheffield
Details of Incident
A 32-year-old man who was fatally shot in Sheffield has been named as Kassim Mohammed.
Kassim sadly died from his injuries after being shot in Watery Street in the Upperthorpe area of Sheffield on 30 September.
Detective Chief Inspector Ben Wood, who is the Senior Investigating Officer for this case, said: "This is a devastating incident which has cut short a young man's life and will no doubt cause considerable concern in the local community.
"Gun crime has absolutely no place in South Yorkshire and I want to assure residents and the victim's family and friends that a dedicated team of officers and staff are working relentlessly to piece together the circumstances of what has happened and trace those responsible.
"If you live in the Upperthorpe area, you will see an increased police presence and I would urge you to please speak to our officers if you have any concerns you wish to raise.
"Thank you to those who have already provided information to our investigative team. If you know something that could help us but are yet to get in touch, then I would urge you to please contact us.
"We are particularly keen to hear from those with relevant dashcam, CCTV or doorbell footage.
Contact Information
We would urge anyone who has any information regarding this incident to please contact us on 101, quoting incident number 1026 of 30 September 2025.
If you wish to submit information anonymously, please contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on the freephone number 0800 555 111 or fill out a secure form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org. No one will know you have contacted them and your details will remain confidential.