Man charged with murder of young father
A man has been charged with murder two years after the death of a young father.
Nineteen-year-old Kevin Pokuta died a day after being shot on Page Hall Road, Sheffield, on 12 December 2023.
Ethan Hallows, 24, of no fixed address, has been charged with murder, conspiracy to rob, two firearms offences and attempting to cause grievous bodily harm, South Yorkshire Police said.
Mr Hallows has been remanded into custody and will appear at Sheffield Magistrates' Court on Monday.
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