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| Barry McCrory murder: Others may be 'in danger' | Barry McCrory murder: Others may be 'in danger' |
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| A senior police commander has warned that a number of people in Londonderry may be in danger following the murder of Barry McCrory in the city last week. | A senior police commander has warned that a number of people in Londonderry may be in danger following the murder of Barry McCrory in the city last week. |
| Mr McCrory, 35, was shot dead in a flat in Shipquay Street on Thursday morning. | Mr McCrory, 35, was shot dead in a flat in Shipquay Street on Thursday morning. |
| Detectives want to interview Kieran McLaughlin, 58, in connection with the killing and say he "holds key information" about the shooting. | Detectives want to interview Kieran McLaughlin, 58, in connection with the killing and say he "holds key information" about the shooting. |
| More than 100 specialist officers have been brought in to assist with the search. | More than 100 specialist officers have been brought in to assist with the search. |
| Mr McLaughlin was jailed in 2001 for possessing guns and ammunition. | Mr McLaughlin was jailed in 2001 for possessing guns and ammunition. |
| 'Dark place' | |
| Chief Inspector Jon Burrows said: "Clearly there was a gun involved in this murder, so we need to approach this man with caution. Several people may also be in danger. | Chief Inspector Jon Burrows said: "Clearly there was a gun involved in this murder, so we need to approach this man with caution. Several people may also be in danger. |
| "He's innocent until proven guilty, but releasing his photo and name reflects the concerns we have. | "He's innocent until proven guilty, but releasing his photo and name reflects the concerns we have. |
| "There have certainly been sightings of Kieran in Donegal and in Derry. | "There have certainly been sightings of Kieran in Donegal and in Derry. |
| "We have alerted airports and our colleagues across the water. | "We have alerted airports and our colleagues across the water. |
| "This isn't going away. This is causing fear in the community and we need details now." | "This isn't going away. This is causing fear in the community and we need details now." |
| Mr McCrory's mother Ann told the BBC her son "did not deserve such a brutal and horrific death". | Mr McCrory's mother Ann told the BBC her son "did not deserve such a brutal and horrific death". |
| "It's very hard not to think of the circumstances of how he died," she said. | "It's very hard not to think of the circumstances of how he died," she said. |
| "I can't make sense of it." | "I can't make sense of it." |
| Police said anyone with information on Mr McLaughlin should call 02871 210 775. They have urged people not to approach him. | Police said anyone with information on Mr McLaughlin should call 02871 210 775. They have urged people not to approach him. |
| Police found weapons, including shotguns and rifles, in Mr McLaughlin's house in 2000. | Police found weapons, including shotguns and rifles, in Mr McLaughlin's house in 2000. |
| The court heard in 2001 that the weapons and a large number of bullets and cartridges were packed in bags in Mr McLaughlin's spare room. | The court heard in 2001 that the weapons and a large number of bullets and cartridges were packed in bags in Mr McLaughlin's spare room. |
| He was sentenced to 18 years in prison at Belfast Crown Court in November 2001. | He was sentenced to 18 years in prison at Belfast Crown Court in November 2001. |
| The police also seized an improvised single shot sniper rifle with telescopic sight. | The police also seized an improvised single shot sniper rifle with telescopic sight. |
| Several hundred people attended the funeral of Barry McCrory at St Joseph's Church in Galliagh on Tuesday. | |
| Fr Michael McCaughey said: "This death has come violently and it has come tragically but ours is not to judge. | Fr Michael McCaughey said: "This death has come violently and it has come tragically but ours is not to judge. |
| "This was a brutal and horrific murder. Barry was given the gift of life and today he was given back to God." | "This was a brutal and horrific murder. Barry was given the gift of life and today he was given back to God." |
| SDLP MLA Pat Ramsey has urged Kieran McLaughlin to contact the police immediately. | |
| Mr Ramsey said: "I have spoken to the McLaughlin family who are clearly very distressed about the current whereabouts of Kieran. | |
| "Kieran McLaughlin is in a dark place and his family are in a darker place. | |
| "I want to urge Kieran to contact the PSNI so that he can give an account of his movements. | |
| "We all want to see a swift and safe end to the tragic events of last week. | |
| "The PSNI have made it clear that they will make every possible effort to ensure ease of passage into Strand Road Police Station." |