A 38-year-old man has died after being shot in Sheffield's Ecclesall Woods, and two people have been arrested in connection with the incident. The body of Ryan Kettlewell was found by a member of the public at approximately 6:46 p.m. on September 2.
South Yorkshire Police launched a murder investigation and subsequently arrested a 36-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman in Manchester on September 3. Both suspects have since been released on bail as the investigation continues. A police cordon was in place near Whirlowdale Road while officers conducted initial inquiries.
A forensic post-mortem examination confirmed that Mr. Kettlewell died from a gunshot wound.
Detective Chief Inspector Andy Knowles stated that the police are committed to uncovering the circumstances of Mr. Kettlewell's death. He urged anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to contact the authorities, emphasizing that it could be a crucial piece of evidence. DCI Knowles previously described the death as a "devastating incident" and confirmed that officers are working diligently to reconstruct the events leading up to Mr. Kettlewell's death. The thoughts of the police are with Mr. Kettlewell's loved ones.
Mr. Kettlewell's family released a statement expressing their enduring love and profound sense of loss. His aunt, Carol, also shared a tribute, remembering him as a "lovely nephew" who will be dearly missed.