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A man has been shot dead in an incident at Ardcarne Park in Newry earlier this evening. Police and emergency services are currently at the scene of the shooting. Ardcarn Park is currently closed to both motorists and pedestrians.
Police revealed around 8pm that a man has been pronounced dead at the scene.
Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has condemned the fatal shooting Mr McNulty said the local community was reeling following the incident. Mr MCNulty said “This is a shocking incident and the local community has been in a state of disbelief as details have emerged.
“Nobody wants to see scenes like this in our community, there can be no place for guns on our streets and I would encourage anyone with any information to come forward to police as soon as possible so the people behind this disgraceful attack can be apprehended and this dangerous weapon can be removed from circulation before anyone else is hurt.”
