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Malachy Goodman charged with the murder of Edward Gibson | |
(about 4 hours later) | |
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Edward Gibson in west Belfast. | |
Malachy Goodman, 57, of Rockmore Road, Belfast, was remanded in custody until 28 November. | |
Mr Gibson, 28, was shot in his stomach and thigh in an alley near Divis Tower on 24 October. He died in hospital. | |
Mr Goodman was also charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life, and having cannabis with intent to supply. | |
Police told Belfast Magistrates' Court they are still searching for both the gun used in the killing and a second suspect. | |
A judge was told police were strongly opposed to Mr Goodman being released on bail. A detective sergeant claimed witnesses in the case could be put at risk. | |
"The suspect knows many of those who have made statements," he said. | |
"The firearm used remains outstanding and a second suspect remains at large." | |
'Tensions high' | |
It was also revealed that the home of another person said to have been involved in the incident has been attacked. | |
"Tensions remain extremely high in the community in relation to his murder," the detective added. | |
During cross-examination by a defence solicitor, he accepted that Mr Goodman was not picked out at an identification process. | |
The solicitor also claimed a description given of the alleged killer failed to match his client and said that three different versions of events were provided to police. |