DETECTIVES from the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder inquiry following the report of a shooting in west Belfast last night, Sunday, May 17.
Detective Chief Inspector Michelle Shaw said: “We received a report at around 10 pm that a man had been shot in a property in the Lenadoon Avenue area of the city.
“Officers attended, along with colleagues from Northern Ireland Ambulance Service. Sadly, a man has been pronounced dead at the scene.
“Our enquiries are at any early stage.
“However, I would appeal to anyone with information, or who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area around that time, to contact us on 101 quoting reference number 1589 of 17/05/20.”
Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100% anonymous.