DERRY — 2019 · Murder
The Lyra McKee case
SolvedSources: CLast updated: 14 October 2026
On 18 April 2019, in Derry, Northern Ireland, 29-year-old journalist Lyra McKee was killed by gunfire while observing unrest in the Creggan area. McKee was known for her work on Northern Ireland's post-conflict era and the experiences of its younger generation. Her death provoked a widespread reaction in the region. Following the investigation and trial, a person linked to the case was convicted of murder in 2025.
- Date
- 2019
- Place
- Creggan, Northern Ireland, Derry, UK
- Category
- Murder
- Case Status
- Solved
- Coordinates
- 54.9966, -7.3299 ↗
Timeline of Events
- 2019The killing took place (April 18)
- 2021Charges were filed against suspects
- 2025A person was convicted of murder
Sources
- Court Records
- Contemporary Press Archive
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