16/04/2021

Investigation Launches After Man Shot Multiple Times In L'Derry

An investigation has launched after a man was shot multiple times in his legs in L'Derry.

The shooting occurred at a house in the Whitethorn Drive area on Thursday, 15 April, just before 11pm.

The victim was shot a number of times in his legs after two men forced their way into the house.

The man is currently receiving hospital treatment.

Anyone with information is being urged to contact the police.

(CD)


Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.

23 August 2004
Sister of IRA man shot dead meets Chief Constable
The sister of an IRA man shot dead during an SAS operation outside Loughall police station 16 years ago has met PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde today.
21 November 2016
Body Of Man Shot Dead By Army To Be Exhumed
The body of a man shot dead by an army unit over 40 years ago is to be exhumed as part of a legacy investigation. Daniel Rooney, 18, was killed by soldiers from the Military Reaction Force (MRF) in west Belfast on 26 September in 1972.
20 December 2021
Man Shot Dead At Family Home In West Belfast
A man shot dead in West Belfast on Saturday 18 December has been named as 31-year-old Mark Hall. According to police, two gunmen approached Mr Hall's family home on Rodney Drive shortly after 4:30pm.
22 August 2017
Man Arrested Over Murder Of Colin Horner
A 46-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Colin Horner in Bangor, Co Down. Mr Horner was fatally shot outside a supermarket in from of his young son on 28 May this year. The suspect has been taken to Musgrave police station to be questioned.
30 May 2017
Police Appeal After Man Shot Dead In Bangor
Police are appealing for information following the murder of Colin Horner, who was shot in front of his three-year-old son at Sainbury's car park in Bangor on Sunday, 28 May. The boy was in the car at the time of the attack. It is understood Mr Horner, originally from Co Antrim, has loyalist links.