PSNI say the investigation into Lyra McKee s murder remains very active
Second anniversary of the journalist s murder tomorrow
City of Derry Airport is one of the facilities which have been lit up this week in honour of Lyra.
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Tomorrow marks the second anniversary of the 29-year-old journalist s death.
She was shot dead by a New IRA gunman while observing a riot in Creggan on April 18, 2019.
The PSNI have released a statement in advance of tomorrow s anniversary.
In it, Detective Superintendent Jason Murphy said: “As we approach the second anniversary of the murder of 29 year old Lyra McKee on 18 April 2019, our thoughts are very much with her family and partner at this very sad time.
The comments come ahead of the second anniversary of her death.
The 29-year-old was shot dead during rioting in Derry on 18 April 2019.
One man has been charged with her murder.
He and a second man have also been charged with hijacking, arson of a vehicle, riot and petrol bomb offences.
A third man has been charged in relation to possessing the firearm that was used in the murder of Lyra McKee, however he has not been charged in connection with the events of 18 April 2019.
Detective Superintendent Jason Murphy said that the investigation remains very active . I would like to thank the community for their incredible response throughout our investigation , he said.
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