A mother has shared her heartbreak following the tragic death of her only son, Zikel Bobmanuel, who was killed by his half-brother, Rumaal Ingram, during an argument over a £30 pair of trainers.

The incident occurred outside Zikel's family home in Openshaw. Justina, Zikel's devastated mother, must pass the location where he died almost daily but cannot bear to look at it.

Justina, 52, expressed her devastation that Rumaal, whom she welcomed into her family, is responsible for taking her beloved son’s life. Just one week prior to the incident, Rumaal had embraced her at her father's funeral.

As a recruitment consultancy owner from Manchester, Justina reflected on their childhood bond: "Zikel and Rumaal were half-brothers and were very close as children. They drifted apart later on, but I could never have imagined in my worst nightmare that Rumaal would take my son from me. Zikel ran his own clothing business while Rumaal wore one of Zikel's coats when he killed him. I'd buried my own father just a week before; Rumaal came to the funeral and even helped fill the grave."

"Zikel's death was so senseless; it has ripped our family apart. I hope our tragedy raises awareness about how devastating violence can be. I cannot even look at the place where Zikel died; I have flashbacks of him lying in the road. His youngest son was just six weeks old when he died. Ingram has left children without a father and a mother without a son."

Zikel and Rumaal shared the same father and were raised as brothers. Justina recalled: "As a little boy, Rumaal was often in my home; I welcomed him. Even after I split with their dad, the boys stayed in touch. As adults they drifted somewhat apart; we heard that Rumaal was getting into trouble."

"I was really proud of Zikel; he was my only child. He excelled at school; his teachers described him as helpful and kind. Later on, he worked as a civil engineer and started his own online clothing company named after his daughter. He had even gifted a coat to Rumaal which he wore on the day of the incident."

According to reports from witnesses during an argument over trainers between Zikel and another individual named Onasanya, Ingram became involved and threatened to shoot Zikel—a threat taken lightly given its context.

Justina stated: "Rumaal was family; I never imagined he possessed a gun or would shoot his own brother." After leaving home to meet his brother briefly later that evening, Justina heard what she thought was a popping noise but did not associate it with gunfire until she discovered there were police lights down the street.

Upon learning of Zikel's death after being shot by Rumaal—who fled the scene—Justina expressed deep sorrow: "Zikel's body remained in the street until 11pm that night; I couldn't bear thinking about him being alone there." He was laid to rest alongside his grandfather Bob.

A trial at Manchester Crown Court revealed that Ingram fired a bullet into the ground which fragmented and ricocheted hitting Zikel in the neck fatally wounding him. Ingram denied intending to kill or seriously harm anyone claiming he brought out the gun merely as intimidation.

The court also learned that two months prior Ingram had been present at another shooting incident involving four shots fired into a house with women and children inside.

Ingram pleaded guilty to possessing firearm ammunition with intent to endanger life.

After shooting Zikel, Ingram returned minutes later taking photos of him lying on the ground either dead or gravely injured while Onasanya was acquitted of manslaughter charges whereas Ingram pleaded guilty to manslaughter but was acquitted of murder.

In her emotional statement Justina lamented: "Every time I'm in bath or garden all I hear is that pop noise; every time I'm sitting in living room all I see is my son lying in his coffin—I can't even go down that street anymore."

"I don't know whether to move or stay because this house holds memories; I feel guilty for not getting out sooner or trying harder to stop him from leaving." She added: "My mind constantly replays those terrible events hoping he didn't suffer."

During sentencing Judge Tina Landale noted Ingram’s previous convictions for violent disorder stating it necessary for public protection sentenced June life with minimum 16 years served—but Justina felt let down by judicial proceedings saying: "They both left my son die on street; we haven't received justice."

She concluded: "Nothing will bring my son back nor ease this pain," emphasizing: "I am speaking out against violence on our streets if it saves one life then perhaps some comfort can be found."