BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND – A man was fatally shot several times in his own home in west Belfast, prompting police to launch a murder inquiry and increase patrols in the Greenan area. Kevin Conway, 26, who was out on bail awaiting trial for the murder of Shane Whitla in Co Armagh last year, became the victim of what authorities described as a “horrific, calculated and ruthless murder.”
Detective Inspector Gina Quinn condemned the killing as “cold-blooded brutality” and urged anyone with information to come forward. She emphasized the importance of community involvement in finding the perpetrators, stating that “the streets will be safer when they are behind bars.”
This incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with political representatives expressing their sympathy and outrage. West Belfast MP Paul Maskey labeled the killing as “brutal” and stressed the need to establish what happened. He also echoed the call for information, emphasizing that the residents in the area want those responsible to face justice.
Authorities have also brought attention to Conway’s pending trial for the murder of Shane Whitla, emphasizing that it forms part of the ongoing police investigation and will be looked at as a line of inquiry. The killing has sparked widespread condemnation, with SDLP councillor Paul Doherty labeling the violence as a “scourge on our society” and appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
The murder of Kevin Conway has left the community in shock, prompting a call for justice and an end to such senseless acts of violence. The police continue to investigate, urging the public to provide any information that could lead to the apprehension of the perpetrators.