'Brutal' murder of man shot dead in Belfast

A man has been shot dead in Belfast, a local MP has confirmed.
Andrew Quinn
By Andrew Quinn
Published 27th Jun 2020, 14:11 BST
Updated 27th Jun 2020, 15:00 BST
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The man was gunned down in the St. James' area of west Belfast on Saturday.

MP for West Belfast, Paul Maskey, described the incident as "brutal and shameful".

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“This afternoon a local man was shot dead in a brutal and shameful attack in St.James'.

The PSNI has launched a murder investigation after a man was shot dead in Belfast. (Photo: Pacemaker)The PSNI has launched a murder investigation after a man was shot dead in Belfast. (Photo: Pacemaker)
The PSNI has launched a murder investigation after a man was shot dead in Belfast. (Photo: Pacemaker)

“My thoughts are with the family of the man was has been killed.

"No family should have to go through this heartache."

Mr. Maskey added: “Those involved in this act have absolutely no place in our community, they must cease their anti-community activities and get off the back of the people of West Belfast.

"Those responsible must be held accountable before the courts.

“A police operation is ongoing in the St.James' area and I would appeal to anyone with information on this shooting to bring it forward to the PSNI.”

Detectives and local police are at the scene.