19/10/2007

Fresh Leads Followed In Sheffield Teen Shooting

Police investigating the shooting of a 16-year-old boy in Sheffield have said that they are following a number of new leads in the case.

South Yorkshire Police said that they were "actively pursuing some strong lines of enquiry after a good response from the public".

Jonathan Matondo was shot dead in a playground in the Burngreave area of the city on Wednesday night. A post-mortem revealed that he died from a single gunshot wound to the head.

Speaking at a press conference, the teenager's local vicar, the Reverend Jack Kinsiona said that he was a regular churchgoer who had expressed an interest in becoming a preacher.

Police confirmed that a number of people have come forward to help with the investigation so far. However, they are continuing to appeal for anyone with information to contact them. House-house enquiries are also continuing in the area.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on: 0114 296 4473.

(KMcA)


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