Statement from the Health and Justice Ministers on the fatal shooting in Fermanagh
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We are horrified and heartbroken to learn of the tragedy that has occurred in Maguiresbridge today.
We send our deepest sympathies to the families affected and to the wider community in County Fermanagh. The shock of this terrible event is being felt by many people and we would urge those in need of support to reach out to services provided within the Health and Social Care system, and in the voluntary and community sector.
We wish to commend the work of first responders and the emergency services, including the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) and the Police Service of Northern Ireland, as well as staff from Western and Belfast Health and Social Care Trusts, the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) and Air Ambulance NI.
Those who work in the frontline of our emergency and health services are the best of us and we value their tremendous dedication and compassion at this most awful of times for families and the community.
We would appeal for privacy for the families and friends of those who have died and would caution against speculation online as the PSNI continues its investigation.
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