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06/01/2015
Man Shot Dead In Ballymoney
A man in his 40s has been shot dead in Ballymoney, Co Antrim.
The incident happened outside a house at Riverview Park at around 10.30pm on Monday (5 January).
He has since been named as Brian McIlhagga. He was 42.
He had been beaten by an armed gang and shot once in the leg.
The father-of-five, originally from Ballymena, died from his injuries.
It is understood a woman in her 30s was also assaulted at the scene.
Her injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
She and her four children, all under the age of 13, were in the property at the time.
Sinn Féin MLA, Daithí McKay, said: "There is shock in the community at the news that a man has been gunned down in a residential area of Ballymoney.
"This murder is a terrible blow to the victim's family and my thoughts are with them as they come to terms with this dreadful news.
"I also wish a speedy recovery to the woman assaulted at the scene.
"Those behind this murder need to taken off the streets and anyone with any information on this attack should bring it immediately to the PSNI."
Justice Minister David Ford added: "There is no excuse for violence, nor any cause to justify it. It is time those responsible realised that and accepted the will of the people that Northern Ireland should move forward in peace.
"I offer my deepest sympathies to the family at this time."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(CD/JP)
The incident happened outside a house at Riverview Park at around 10.30pm on Monday (5 January).
He has since been named as Brian McIlhagga. He was 42.
He had been beaten by an armed gang and shot once in the leg.
The father-of-five, originally from Ballymena, died from his injuries.
It is understood a woman in her 30s was also assaulted at the scene.
Her injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
She and her four children, all under the age of 13, were in the property at the time.
Sinn Féin MLA, Daithí McKay, said: "There is shock in the community at the news that a man has been gunned down in a residential area of Ballymoney.
"This murder is a terrible blow to the victim's family and my thoughts are with them as they come to terms with this dreadful news.
"I also wish a speedy recovery to the woman assaulted at the scene.
"Those behind this murder need to taken off the streets and anyone with any information on this attack should bring it immediately to the PSNI."
Justice Minister David Ford added: "There is no excuse for violence, nor any cause to justify it. It is time those responsible realised that and accepted the will of the people that Northern Ireland should move forward in peace.
"I offer my deepest sympathies to the family at this time."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(CD/JP)
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