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25/07/2016
Man Dies In Clay Pigeon Shooting Incident In Co Down
A man has died following an incident at a clay pigeon shooting club in Co Down.
The man, in his 60s, was killed after a firearm was discharged at a clay-pigeon event near Downpatrick on Sunday, 24 July.
His death has been reported as a "tragic accident".
SDLP South Down MP Maragret Ritchie said: "I am deeply saddened to learn of the tragic death in Downpatrick this afternoon of a man at the scene of a clay pigeon shoot.
"Undoubtedly, the family and friends of this man are experiencing unspeakable grief and my deepest sympathies are with them at this time.
"The local community in Downpatrick and further afield will stand shoulder to shoulder with the family of the bereaved and friends on this tragic occasion."
SDLP MLA Colin McGrath said: "This appears to have been a tragic accident and my thoughts and prayers are with the man's family at this time.
"I will be contacting the PSNI and Council to ensure that a full and robust safety investigation is conducted to see if any lessons can be drawn from this terrible event to ensure that such an accident doesn't occur again in the future and to maximise safety at such events."
(CD)
The man, in his 60s, was killed after a firearm was discharged at a clay-pigeon event near Downpatrick on Sunday, 24 July.
His death has been reported as a "tragic accident".
SDLP South Down MP Maragret Ritchie said: "I am deeply saddened to learn of the tragic death in Downpatrick this afternoon of a man at the scene of a clay pigeon shoot.
"Undoubtedly, the family and friends of this man are experiencing unspeakable grief and my deepest sympathies are with them at this time.
"The local community in Downpatrick and further afield will stand shoulder to shoulder with the family of the bereaved and friends on this tragic occasion."
SDLP MLA Colin McGrath said: "This appears to have been a tragic accident and my thoughts and prayers are with the man's family at this time.
"I will be contacting the PSNI and Council to ensure that a full and robust safety investigation is conducted to see if any lessons can be drawn from this terrible event to ensure that such an accident doesn't occur again in the future and to maximise safety at such events."
(CD)
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