Journalist (29) Shot Dead In Derry During Riot
A 29 year old journalist has been shot dead in Derry in what police are treating as a "terrorist incident".
The woman has been named as Lyra McKee.
McKee's death came during disturbances in the Creggan area of the city last night.
Assistant chief constable Mark Hamilton from the PSNI said: "Sadly I can confirm that following shots being fired tonight in Creggan, a 29-year-old woman has been killed."
A murder investigation has been launched.
Stephen Murphy has this report for RedFM News:
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