29-year-old journalist Lyra McKee shot dead in Northern Ireland violence

Apr 19, 2019 22:36



(CNN)A prominent young journalist was killed during a night of rioting in Londonderry on Thursday, in what police in Northern Ireland have described as a "terrorist incident."

Dissident republicans are believed to be responsible for the death of Lyra McKee, 29, who was shot during violent unrest in the Creggan area of the city, according to police ( Read more... )

riots / rioting, northern ireland, terrorism, journalism

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benjersthefish April 20 2019, 15:53:47 UTC
very sad. rip

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soleiltropiques April 20 2019, 22:35:30 UTC
RIP Lyra McKee.

This is really tragic.

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