PSNI believe 'violent dissident republican' killed Journalist in Derry shooting
Police investigating the death of a woman after a shooting in Derry on Thursday night believe a "violent dissident republican" carried out the murder.She was rushed to hospital in a police land rover but was later pronounced dead.
"Officers quickly administered first aid before transporting her in the back of a landrover to hospital. Tragically she died from her injuries. “I want to be clear around why police were in the area last night. Protecting the public is and will always be our priority. "Coming up to 11pm we estimate there were about 100 people in the area including young people and members of the media. It was around this time that the gunman fired a number of shots.
"The shock over what happened here in this city last night is hanging heavy over the entire community today.
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