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Father-of-four shot dead at home Father-of-four shot dead at home
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A man has been shot dead in Templepatrick, County Antrim. The father-of-four shot dead in Templepatrick on Monday night was 60-year-old Geoff Kerr.
The attack happened shortly before 2200 BST on Monday at a house in the Lylehill Road area of the village, which is ten miles north of Belfast. The attack happened shortly before 2200 BST at Mr Kerr's home in the Lylehill Road area of the village, which is ten miles north of Belfast.
A member of the victim's family told the BBC the dead man was a financial advisor who had recently celebrated his 60th birthday. He was a financial advisor, originally from Ahoghill, and also a member of the Ulster Unionist Party.
He was married with four sons. His wife and one of his sons were in the house when the shooting took place.He was married with four sons. His wife and one of his sons were in the house when the shooting took place.
The family member described the victim as a "happy-go-lucky family man". He said they were baffled as to why he been targeted. Mr Kerr, who had worked in the Ballymena area for many years, has been described by a relative as a "happy-go-lucky family man".
SDLP assembly member Tommy Burns said he understood that the man was shot after answering a knock at the door. The relative also said the Kerr family were baffled as to why he had been targeted.
SDLP assembly member Tommy Burns said he understood that Mr Kerr was shot after answering a knock at the door.
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DUP South Antrim MP William McCrea said he did not think dissident republican involvement would be the "leading line of inquiry".DUP South Antrim MP William McCrea said he did not think dissident republican involvement would be the "leading line of inquiry".
"I certainly hope it is not, but irrespective of who is responsible - we've got to catch them, we've got to take these killers of the streets of Northern Ireland."I certainly hope it is not, but irrespective of who is responsible - we've got to catch them, we've got to take these killers of the streets of Northern Ireland.
Police have appealed to anyone who saw a dark coloured saloon car with a number of men inside driving through Templepatrick between 2100 and 2230 BST on Monday to contact them.Police have appealed to anyone who saw a dark coloured saloon car with a number of men inside driving through Templepatrick between 2100 and 2230 BST on Monday to contact them.
A car matching this description was later found burnt out in the Glenavy area.A car matching this description was later found burnt out in the Glenavy area.
Templepatrick is about ten miles north of BelfastTemplepatrick is about ten miles north of Belfast
Sinn Fein Councillor Annemarie Logue said: "We don't yet know a lot about what actually happened, but what we do know is that a family is this morning without a father.Sinn Fein Councillor Annemarie Logue said: "We don't yet know a lot about what actually happened, but what we do know is that a family is this morning without a father.
"This is absolutely devastating news - Templepatrick is normally such a quiet area.""This is absolutely devastating news - Templepatrick is normally such a quiet area."
Danny Kinahin, who represents the UUP on Antrim Borough Council, said: "The police have been on the ground all night and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. Anything which may help with their investigation will be welcome."Danny Kinahin, who represents the UUP on Antrim Borough Council, said: "The police have been on the ground all night and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. Anything which may help with their investigation will be welcome."
Alliance Councillor Alan Lawther said: "Murders should be a thing of the past."Alliance Councillor Alan Lawther said: "Murders should be a thing of the past."
Mel Lucas of Traditional Unionist Voice said local people were "utterly shocked".Mel Lucas of Traditional Unionist Voice said local people were "utterly shocked".
"All we know for certain at this stage is that a man has been shot dead," he added."All we know for certain at this stage is that a man has been shot dead," he added.
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Police want anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the area to get in touch.Police want anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the area to get in touch.
Templepatrick remains closed between the Old Coach Road and the Antrim Road.Templepatrick remains closed between the Old Coach Road and the Antrim Road.
In March, sappers Mark Quinsey, 23, from Birmingham and Patrick Azimkar, 21, from London, were shot dead at Massereene Army base in nearby Antrim town.In March, sappers Mark Quinsey, 23, from Birmingham and Patrick Azimkar, 21, from London, were shot dead at Massereene Army base in nearby Antrim town.
The Real IRA said it was behind the attack in which four other people, including two pizza delivery men, were injured.The Real IRA said it was behind the attack in which four other people, including two pizza delivery men, were injured.