The PSNI has confirmed that it believes the New IRA to be involved in the shooting.
A RALLY WILL take place at 11.30 this morning in Omagh to condemn the attempted murder of PSNI Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell who is in critical condition in hospital after being shot earlier this week.Gunmen shot Caldwell in front of his young son in the attack at a sports complex in Omagh, Co Tyrone, shortly after 8pm on Wednesday evening.
Crowds gathering in Omagh for a rally against paramilitaries following the shooting of DCI John Caldwell at a sports centre in the town last Wednesday pic.twitter.com/85xjlV87qUCaldwell ran a short distance and fell to the ground where the attackers continued to fire at him as children ran in terror to get to safety, police said.
The PSNI have confirmed that the shooting is being treated as “terror-related” and that the “primary line of enquiry is the New IRA”.This is a breaking news story and will be updated.Making a difference A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.
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