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Ashton-under-Lyne shooting: Kieran McGrath was 'beautiful prince' | Ashton-under-Lyne shooting: Kieran McGrath was 'beautiful prince' |
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A man who died after being found collapsed outside a police station in Greater Manchester has been described as an "amazing son". | |
Police said Kieran McGrath, 26, drove to Ashton-under-Lyne police station in Manchester Road after being shot in a "targeted attack" on Saturday. | Police said Kieran McGrath, 26, drove to Ashton-under-Lyne police station in Manchester Road after being shot in a "targeted attack" on Saturday. |
His mother Marie McGrath said her "beautiful prince" "didn't have the heart" to be a gang member. | His mother Marie McGrath said her "beautiful prince" "didn't have the heart" to be a gang member. |
A 23-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail. | A 23-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail. |
Ms McGrath said: "To my prince, my beautiful prince, they have taken you from me, but never your smile. | Ms McGrath said: "To my prince, my beautiful prince, they have taken you from me, but never your smile. |
"No words can explain the devastation I am feeling inside. You were and will always be the most amazing son I could have asked for, a fantastic brother, uncle, nephew and friend. | "No words can explain the devastation I am feeling inside. You were and will always be the most amazing son I could have asked for, a fantastic brother, uncle, nephew and friend. |
"You have given us all beautiful memories. Everyone misses you like mad and we are trying to right all the badness that has tried to blacken your name." | "You have given us all beautiful memories. Everyone misses you like mad and we are trying to right all the badness that has tried to blacken your name." |
"The only gang you are part of is ours, one of love and protection," her statement added. | "The only gang you are part of is ours, one of love and protection," her statement added. |
Police believe he was shot at after leaving the Sheldon Arms pub at about 22:25 BST. | Police believe he was shot at after leaving the Sheldon Arms pub at about 22:25 BST. |
A post-mortem examination showed he died from a single gunshot wound to the chest. | A post-mortem examination showed he died from a single gunshot wound to the chest. |
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