The Latest Breaking News from Lyra Mckee

Lyra McKee: man jailed for possessing gun used to kill journalist

Niall Sheerin from Derry sentenced to seven years in prison, but not in connection with murder itself

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2022

Lyra McKee: Man jailed for having gun used to murder journalist

Police found pistol wrapped in plastic bags behind telegraph pole in field after April 2019 shooting

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2022

Man who stored Lyra McKee murder weapon jailed for seven years

The journalist was shot dead by dissident republicans as she observed rioting in Londonderry in 2019.

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2022

Lyra McKee’s sister says Sinn Féin letter leak exploits her murder for politics

Nichola McKee Corner brands leaking of exchange, allegedly between Sinn Féin and Saoradh, an exploitation of Lyra’s murder

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2022

Lyra McKee’s sister says letter leak exploits her murder for political purposes

Sinn Fein’s chairman Declan Kearney wrote to Saoradh, which is accused of links with the New IRA, about a ‘co-operation agreement’.

The Independent UK · May 2, 2022

Lyra McKee family voice disgust over Easter Rising parade on murder anniversary

Ms McKee was killed during rioting in Derry on April 18, 2019.

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2022

Crowd at republican parade in Northern Ireland attack police with petrol bombs

The disturbances came on the third anniversary of the murder of the journalist Lyra McKee

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2022

Lyra McKee's partner opens up on third anniversary of her murder

"I want the person who pulled the trigger, because ultimately he is responsible for taking Lyra from us"

Belfast Live · Apr 18, 2022

Lyra McKee’s family ‘waiting for justice’ three years after her murder

Vigils were held in Belfast and Derry to mark the third anniversary of Ms McKee’s death on April 18 2019.

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2022

Lyra McKee murder: Police issue appeal on third anniversary of journalist's death

The 29-year-old was shot dead in Derry in April 2019 as she observed rioting in the Creggan area

Belfast Live · Apr 18, 2022