Fourth person dies following Northern Ireland shooting

After a fire in Northern Ireland last week, a fourth person died.

Police said that 43 -year -old Ian Rutledge died in the hospital after the incident in Maguiresbridge in Co Fermanagh on Wednesday.

Originally from Co Clare, Vanessa Whyte, a veterinarian, 14 -year -old son James and 13 -year -old daughter Sara, died of the same incident before.

A murder investigation was launched last week.

On Monday night, the Northern Irish Police Service said that Mr. Rutledge was in the hospital seriously and died that evening.

Polis The detectives reiterated their objections for anyone who has knowledge to come to the fore, although the detectives see any insignificant, ”he said.

The incident occurred in the Drummeer Road area of Maguiresbridge

Police said four people were members of the same household and four people were a firearm injury.

Speaking at that time, the detective chief inspector Neil McGuinness said: “Today, our thoughts remain with the loved ones whose worlds are fragmented.”

“Our investigation continues and I am enthusiastic to repeat our application for everyone who has knowledge.

“In the last few weeks, I am eager to receive news from everyone who speaks with Vanessa, Sara or James.

“No matter how small or insignificant, any information can be very important for our investigation.”

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and the Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly expressed their shocks in the tragedy on Wednesday.

“We were very upset about the events in Maguiresbridge this morning,” he said in a joint statement.

He continued: “Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the victims and their families and to the wider community.” We would like to pay tribute to our emergency services that respond to the incident. “