Shane Whitla murder investigation update as police find items during Lurgan search

By Valerie Martin
Published 16th Mar 2023, 07:56 BST
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Detectives from the PSNi’s Major Investigation Team investigating the murder of Shane Whitla have recovered ‘a number of items’ during a search in the Tannaghmore area of Lurgan.

The operation was carried out on Wednesday evening (March 15) .

Shane Whitla was murdered in Lurgan on the evening of Thursday, January 12.

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The 39-year-old was shot in an alleyway off Woodville Street, before making his way to Lord Lurgan Park where he was pronounced dead. He had been shot a number of times, including once in the back.

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Detective Inspector McGarvey said: “Following a search carried out on Wednesday evening, a number of items have been removed for further examination.

"We are reiterating our appeal for anyone with information to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 1702 of 12/01/23.”

Alternatively, information can be provided with 100% anonymity to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Information, including photos and footage, can also be provided to police through the Major Incident Public Portal at: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/PSNI23S01-PO1