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| Lyra McKee: New footage released of suspected gunman | Lyra McKee: New footage released of suspected gunman |
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| New footage showing the suspected killer of journalist Lyra McKee moments before she was shot has been released by police. | New footage showing the suspected killer of journalist Lyra McKee moments before she was shot has been released by police. |
| The 29-year-old was hit by a bullet while observing a riot in the Creggan area in Londonderry. | |
| Det Supt Jason Murphy said he believed the man in the images to be in his late teens, relatively short in height and with a stocky build. | Det Supt Jason Murphy said he believed the man in the images to be in his late teens, relatively short in height and with a stocky build. |
| The gunman is one of three men seen in the footage. | The gunman is one of three men seen in the footage. |
| He first appears on the left of the screen, walking with another masked man. | He first appears on the left of the screen, walking with another masked man. |
| In one of the images, the man appears to have a gun in his right hand. | In one of the images, the man appears to have a gun in his right hand. |
| Earlier this week, the New IRA said its members had carried out the killing. | Earlier this week, the New IRA said its members had carried out the killing. |
| A reward of up to £10,000 has been offered for information by the charity, Crimestoppers. | |
| On Friday, Det Supt Murphy appealed for anyone who recognises the men in the images to come forward and tell police. | |
| "I believe the community has the information to help me unlock the key to Lyra McKee's murder," he said. | "I believe the community has the information to help me unlock the key to Lyra McKee's murder," he said. |
| "I recognise people living in Creggan may feel it's difficult to come forward to speak to police. | "I recognise people living in Creggan may feel it's difficult to come forward to speak to police. |
| "I want to provide a personal reassurance that we are able to deal with these concerns sensitively." | "I want to provide a personal reassurance that we are able to deal with these concerns sensitively." |
| Analysis: Mark Simpson | Analysis: Mark Simpson |
| One week into the police investigation, detectives still have not recovered the weapon used in the attack. | |
| They are pleased that more than 140 people have provided them with information, but they need more. | |
| Forensic tests on the bullets fired suggest a weapon of similar calibre had been used in previous paramilitary-style attacks in the area. | Forensic tests on the bullets fired suggest a weapon of similar calibre had been used in previous paramilitary-style attacks in the area. |
| What detectives are doing now is piecing together the scientific and visual evidence, comparing it with witness statements, and seeing where it leads. | What detectives are doing now is piecing together the scientific and visual evidence, comparing it with witness statements, and seeing where it leads. |
| The killing of Lyra McKee has kick-started Stormont talks which could potentially break the political deadlock. | The killing of Lyra McKee has kick-started Stormont talks which could potentially break the political deadlock. |
| Police have their own job to do. And like the politicians, they have a long way to go. | Police have their own job to do. And like the politicians, they have a long way to go. |
| They are relying on the public for more information. | They are relying on the public for more information. |
| Pictures of two other men, seen walking alongside the gunman shortly before the shooting, were also released. | Pictures of two other men, seen walking alongside the gunman shortly before the shooting, were also released. |
| One is seen carrying a crate of petrol bombs, while the other is described as wearing dark skinny jeans, blue Nike trainers with a white tick and a white sole. | One is seen carrying a crate of petrol bombs, while the other is described as wearing dark skinny jeans, blue Nike trainers with a white tick and a white sole. |
| He is also seen wearing a camouflage scarf or other covering across his face. | He is also seen wearing a camouflage scarf or other covering across his face. |
| Police say more than 140 people have provided images, footage and other details through the dedicated Major Incident Public Portal. | Police say more than 140 people have provided images, footage and other details through the dedicated Major Incident Public Portal. |