29-year-old journalist, Lyra McKee, shot dead while observing riot in Northern Ireland, police suspect New IRA

A journalist in Northern Ireland is dead after she was shot during a riot last night. It happened during overnight rioting in Derry/Londonderry. Police in Northern Ireland say 29-year-old Lyra McKee was probably shot by a stray bullet. She later died in hospital. Police say the dissident group, the New IRA, is most likely responsible and searching for multiple suspects. Sara Canning, McKee's partner spoke at a vigil today. Police are treating the incident as an act of terrorism.

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