Murder probe launched after man is shot in Belfast

Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was shot in the Greenan area of west Belfast on Tuesday night.

Officers remain at the scene and cordons are in place.

Detectives are appealing to anyone who has any information to call 101 and quote reference number 1714 of 09/01/24.

West Belfast MP Paul Maskey condemned the shooting.

“There is shock in the local community after a man was shot dead in the Greenan area on Tuesday night,” the Sinn Fein representative said.

“This is a brutal killing and a family have now been left grieving as a result.

“I unreservedly condemn it. There is no place for guns on our streets.

“A murder investigation is now under way and I would urge anyone with information to bring it forward to the police.”

SDLP councillor Paul Doherty said the incident has sent shockwaves through the community.

“My thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who has tragically lost his life,” he said.

“Violence like this is a scourge on our society and creates serious fear among people living in this community.

“There can be no justification for what has happened here. I would appeal for anyone with any information to come forward to police so that the people who carried this out can be brought to justice.”

People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll “utterly condemned” the shooting.

“My immediate sympathies are with the victims’ loved ones and my thoughts are with all of those impacted by this barbaric attack,” he said.

“This is an incredibly distressing incident that has sent shockwaves through the entire community.

“There can be no justification for gunning someone down in their home in cold blood. All right-thinking people will be abhorred by this shooting.”