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Woman shot dead in Derry after rioting in the city | Woman shot dead in Derry after rioting in the city |
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A 29-year-old woman has been shot dead in Londonderry in what police are treating as a "terrorist incident". | |
Dissident Republicans are being blamed for the killing which happened during rioting after police searches in Derry's Creggan area on Thursday night. | |
Petrol bombs were also thrown at police Land Rovers. | Petrol bombs were also thrown at police Land Rovers. |
Assistant Chief Constable Mark Hamilton said the police were "treating the shooting as a terrorist incident" and a murder inquiry had been launched. | Assistant Chief Constable Mark Hamilton said the police were "treating the shooting as a terrorist incident" and a murder inquiry had been launched. |
There are reports that the trouble broke out after police raids on houses in the Mulroy Park and Galliagh areas. | |
Sinn Féin deputy leader Michelle O'Neill said she was "shocked and saddened at the tragic news", adding: "I unreservedly condemn those responsible for killing this young woman." | |
DUP leader Arlene Foster tweeted: "Heartbreaking news. A senseless act. A family has been torn apart." | |
And Mark H Durkan, SDLP MLA for Foyle, tweeted: "Just leaving Creggan, heartbroken and angry at the senseless loss of a young life. | |
"Violence only creates victims, that's all it ever has done. The thoughts and prayers of our city are with the young woman's family and friends, may she rest in peace." |