02/03/2012

Man Murdered In City Centre Shooting

A 32-year-old man has died after being shot in Belfast city centre last night.

The attack happened at around 9.30pm in College Square North.

The victim, named as Christopher Macken, is believed to have been shot up to four times.

It is understood he may have been visiting a relative.

He was conscious when the emergency services arrived, but he died an hour later in the Royal Victoria Hospital.

The scene remained cordoned off this morning.

(CD/GK)


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