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Updated news: Community worker in Derry targeted in shotgun attack

written by John November 27, 2018
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DETECTIVES are investigating a gun attack on a community worker in Derry last night.

According to reports, the man, who is in his 40s, and worked Resolution NW, was parking his white Citroen Berlingo van in the Bonds Street area of the, Waterside when the shooting happened.

Local DUP Councillor David Ramsey said a gunman stepped out of a lane.

The man saw the gun and kept on driving until his van hit a wall in the dead end street.

The would-be victim got of the van and jumped a wall before the masked man opened fire with a shotgun, firing through the rear of the van, with pellets striking the head rest on the passenger seat.

The gunman then fled on foot along an alleyway, possibly to a nearby waiting car.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Richard Donnell said: “Shortly after 8pm it was reported that a masked man had fired a shotgun at a van in Clooneyville Avenue.

“The blast struck the rear of the van breaking the window and lodging pellets in the passenger head rest.

“Fortunately the 37 year old male driver, who was alone in the vehicle, was unharmed.

“We believe the gunman made his escape on foot along the alleyway that runs down the back of Bonds Street.

“Detectives are keen to speak to anyone who was in the Bonds Street, May Street, or Clooneyville Avenue areas at around 8pm on Monday night and who may have information that could assist the investigation. Please call 101, quoting reference 1193 26/11/18.

“Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”

Updated news: Community worker in Derry targeted in shotgun attack was last modified: November 28th, 2018 by John

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