A post-mortem examination concluded that Abdullah died from a single gunshot wound.
A 25-year-old man who died following a shooting in the Gleadless Valley area has been named.
Abdullah Hassan was found seriously injured on Callow Drive shortly after 1.30am on Sunday 9 April. Despite the best efforts of medical professionals, Abdullah was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
His family has shared the following statement:
“The passing of our son and brother has caused our entire family a very deep sadness and hurt. He was a massive pillar in our family and it is beyond painful to lose him in such tragic circumstances.
“There is only one way to describe him. He was one of a kind, inside and out.
“As a family, we kindly ask that we are given time to grieve this loss and we hope that justice will be secured for him swiftly.”
A post-mortem examination concluded that Abdullah died from a single gunshot wound and there continues to be a police presence in and around Callow Drive as the investigation into his death progresses.
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