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Londonderry gun attack was 'brutal execution' | |
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A man has been shot dead in a flat in Derry city centre, in what police have described as a "brutal execution". | |
Barry McCrory, 35, was shot in the head at Shipquay Street just before 10:30 BST on Thursday. | |
His partner was forced into another room during the gun attack, and has been left "highly traumatised". | |
Detectives said they were keeping an open mind about the motive, but believe one man carried out the "horrific" attack. | |
Detective Chief Insp Ian Harrison said: "This was a brutal execution of an individual. No person has a right to be judge, jury and executioner." | |
The police said the shooting happened between 10:20 BST and 10:30 BST. They believe the suspect was wearing dark clothes and carrying a rucksack. | |
Police have not revealed how many times Mr McCrory was shot. | |
SDLP Foyle MP Mark Durkan said: "I strongly condemn this despicable and cowardly attack. | SDLP Foyle MP Mark Durkan said: "I strongly condemn this despicable and cowardly attack. |
"People in Derry utterly reject any such violence." | "People in Derry utterly reject any such violence." |
He added: "Shootings like this are resented not just as ruthless attacks on individuals but also as attacks on the peace and image of the city." | He added: "Shootings like this are resented not just as ruthless attacks on individuals but also as attacks on the peace and image of the city." |
DUP councillor Gary Middleton said: "Everyone is in shock. | DUP councillor Gary Middleton said: "Everyone is in shock. |
"I totally condemn all use of violence on our streets." | "I totally condemn all use of violence on our streets." |
The murder, and one in Belfast on Wednesday night, were condemned by Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness. | The murder, and one in Belfast on Wednesday night, were condemned by Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness. |
"Those responsible claim to be dissident republicans. They are not republicans of any shade. They are entirely motivated by criminal intent," he said. | "Those responsible claim to be dissident republicans. They are not republicans of any shade. They are entirely motivated by criminal intent," he said. |