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Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Yahoo
Suspect in fatal shooting of mother and her two children in Northern Ireland dies in hospital
The suspect in the fatal shooting of a mother and her two children in Northern Ireland has died. Ian Rutledge, a 43-year-old agricultural worker, had himself suffered a gunshot wound in the village of Maguiresbridge in County Fermanagh on Wednesday morning. He was taken to hospital where he remained in a serious condition until the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) announced he had died on Monday evening. It is understood he was the only suspect in the murder investigation. a vet originally from County Clare, her son James, 14, and daughter Sara, 13, were all shot dead at a property on Drummeer Road during the attack. The PSNI said last week that all four people who were shot were members of the same household. Police have been investigating whether the attack was a triple murder and attempted suicide. A prayer service took place for Ms Whyte and the two children in Barefield, County Clare on Sunday, following a community vigil in Maguiresbridge last Friday. A funeral service is expected to take place in County Clare later this week. Following Mr Rutledge's death, the PSNI said detectives have "reiterated their appeal for anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward". It comes after the PSNI issued an appeal on Saturday for information involving the movements of a vehicle. They have asked anyone who saw a silver Mercedes saloon car being driven in the Clones Road area of Newtownbutler, or between Maguiresbridge and Newtownbutler, on the evening of Tuesday 22 July to call detectives on 101. Read more from Sky News: Tributes paid to 'lovely-natured' children A local Gaelic football club said last week that Ms White and her children were all "active and beloved" members of their club. Sara and James Rutledge also used to be part of a local cricket club, which said in a statement that it was "extremely saddened by the tragic events". "Both of them turned out to be talented young cricketers and two absolutely lovely-natured children," the statement read. Flowers, teddy bears and an Arsenal football top with written notes were laid close to scene of the incident in Drummeer Road in the days after the shooting.
Sky News
11 hours ago
- Sky News
Suspect in fatal shooting of mother and her two children in Northern Ireland dies in hospital
The suspect in the fatal shooting of a mother and her two children in Northern Ireland has died. Ian Rutledge, a 43-year-old agricultural worker, had himself suffered a gunshot wound during the attack in the village of Maguiresbridge in County Fermanagh on Wednesday morning. He was taken to hospital where he remained in a serious condition until the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) announced he had died on Monday evening. It is understood he was the only suspect in the murder investigation. Vanessa Whyte, 45, a vet originally from County Clare, her son James, 14, and daughter Sara, 13, were all shot dead at a property on Drummeer Road during the attack. The PSNI said last week that all four people who were shot were members of the same household. Police have been investigating whether the attack was a triple murder and attempted suicide. A prayer service took place for Ms Whyte and the two children in Barefield, County Clare on Sunday, following a community vigil in Maguiresbridge last Friday. A funeral service is expected to take place in County Clare later this week. Following Mr Rutledge's death, the PSNI said detectives have "reiterated their appeal for anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward". It comes after the PSNI issued an appeal on Saturday for information involving the movements of a vehicle. They have asked anyone who saw a silver Mercedes saloon car being driven in the Clones Road area of Newtownbutler, or between Maguiresbridge and Newtownbutler, on the evening of Tuesday 22 July to call detectives on 101. Tributes paid to 'lovely-natured' children A local Gaelic football club said last week that Ms White and her children were all "active and beloved" members of their club. Sara and James Rutledge also used to be part of a local cricket club, which said in a statement that it was "extremely saddened by the tragic events". "Both of them turned out to be talented young cricketers and two absolutely lovely-natured children," the statement read. Flowers, teddy bears and an Arsenal football top with written notes were laid close to scene of the incident in Drummeer Road in the days after the shooting.
The Sun
13 hours ago
- The Sun
Suspect, 43, dies in hospital days after mum & two children shot dead in horror triple murder-suicide at Fermanagh home
A FOURTH person has died following a horrific shooting incident in Fermanagh that police are treating as a murder-suicide. The shocking incident, which took place at a house in Maguiresbridge on Wednesday, July 23, had already claimed the lives of a mother and her two children. 5 5 5 Vanessa Whyte, her son James, 14, and daughter Sara, 13, were shot dead in the horrific incident. And police confirmed that Ian Rutledge, 43, who had been in a serious condition in hospital following the incident, has died this evening. The agricultural contractor was the only suspect in the murder investigation. A PSNI spokesperson said: "The Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed that a fourth person has now died following a shooting incident in Maguiresbridge. "Police have named the deceased as Ian Rutledge, who was 43 years old. "Mr Rutledge was taken to hospital on Wednesday 23 July, where he remained in a serious condition. He passed away this evening, 28 July. "Detectives have reiterated their appeal for anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward." Cops have launched a suspected triple homicide and suicide probe. The shock incident took place in the Drummeer Road area of Maguiresbridge early Wednesday morning. The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said it received a 999 call from inside the house at 8.21am on Wednesday. Three emergency ambulances, one rapid response paramedic, two ambulance officers and an ambulance doctor were dispatched to the scene. AWFUL TRAGEDY Two people were pronounced dead at the scene and a third died in hospital. PSNI Superintendent Robert McGowan said the incident was ongoing when police arrived at the scene on Wednesday morning. On Saturday, detectives from the major investigation team said they are continuing with their inquiries and appealed for information involving the movements of a vehicle. Detective Chief Inspector Neil McGuinness said: 'Our investigation is ongoing and we are working tirelessly to determine the exact circumstances of this tragedy. 'I would continue to appeal generally for anyone with information to come forward, and more specifically, I would ask anyone who saw a silver Mercedes saloon car being driven in the Clones Road area of Newtownbutler, or between Maguiresbridge and Newtownbutler, on the evening of Tuesday July 22 to call detectives on 101, quoting reference 276 23/07/25. FUNERAL TO TAKE PLACE 'Anyone who was travelling in the area and who may have captured dashcam footage which could assist, please get in touch.' Vanessa, a vet who worked within the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Enniskillen, was originally from Barefield, a village near Ennis in Co Clare. It is understood that the funeral of Ms Whyte and her two children will take place in Barefield later this week. It comes after hundreds of people attended a prayer service for the mother and two kids in Barefield last night. PRAYER SERVICE Parish priest Fr Tom Fitzpatrick said that Ms Whyte was a woman who loved her children 'fiercely', and wanted the best for them. He described how she worked hard and laughed a lot, and carried burdens 'we may never fully understand'. Fr Fitzpatrick added: 'Vanessa Whyte and her son James and daughter Sara, the unspeakable tragedy that has befallen our parish is something that is very hard to focus in on and get our minds around. 'But we're here, and that's the main thing. And we are here as well, not just praying for the three of them tonight in a very special way, and asking the Lord to take them to himself, that they be at peace. And I know they are. VANESSA 'GAVE AND GAVE' 'We're also here to remember and be a support for (Vanessa's mother) Mary and her family, and the siblings. They're at home tonight, they decided not to come. It might be easier for themselves, and for ourselves here too, maybe if they were just looking in online from home. 'So we're thinking of them in a very special way. Tonight we come to remember Vanessa and to hold Vanessa's family.' Three candles representing Ms Whyte, James and Sara sat on the altar. Those gathered were told that she was a woman who 'gave and gave'. 'HER LIFE WAS INCREDIBLY PRECIOUS' Fr Fitzpatrick added: 'Vanessa was a mother. She was a daughter, a sister, an aunty and a great friend to so many people. 'She was a woman who loved her children fiercely she wanted the best for them. She worked hard, and she laughed a lot, and she carried burdens that we may never ever fully understand. 'Her life was incredibly precious. James and Sara, young lives just beginning, so full of promise, so loved, so full of light, they've been taken away from this world all too soon in a violent way. 'We just find it impossible, my dear friends, to make sense of any of it. We cannot rationalise what should never have taken place, what we can do is remember the pain that we feel now, that pain is borne out of love. 'PRICE WE PAY FOR LOVE' 'If we didn't love Vanessa, and so many of you would have known her, and if we didn't love her children, we wouldn't be grieving. This heartbreak is the price we pay for love, but it is also love in itself that will help Vanessa's family and all of us indeed, to carry it over the weeks and months to come. 'Mary, I know you're at home and you're listening. She was Vanessa's beloved mother, and her grief is a very deep ocean indeed. 'No mother should ever have to endure this. And yet, Mary, I know, will find herself surrounded by people who care deeply. He said the family's hearts have been 'fractured beyond belief'. He added: 'You have lost a sister, a niece and a nephew, and there are no words that can fill the space that they have left behind. But you're not alone. 'You are held by a community of people who are walking with you through this darkness.' 'She will meet them over the next number of days. These same people, all of us here, will stand beside her, not just during these dark days, but in the days and the weeks to come as well.' IF you've been affected contact the Samaritans on the freephone 116123 or email jo@ 5 5
BreakingNews.ie
15 hours ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Fermanagh shooting suspect (43) dies in hospital
A fourth person has died following a shooting in Co Fermanagh on Wednesday. Police said Ian Rutledge, 43, died following the incident in Maguiresbridge. He was the only suspect in the triple murder investigation. Advertisement The agricultural contractor had been in hospital. People attend a vigil for shooting victims Vanessa Whyte, 45 and her children, James, 14, and Sara, 13, at Maguiresbridge Primary School last week (Liam McBurney/PA) Vanessa Whyte, 45, a vet originally from Co Clare, her son James, 14, and daughter Sara, 13, previously died following the same incident at a property in the Drummeer Road on Wednesday morning. Two people died at the scene, while a third died in hospital hours later. A prayer service took place for the Ms Whyte in Barefield, Co Clare on Sunday, following a community vigil in Maguiresbridge last Friday. Advertisement A funeral service is expected to take place in Co Clare later this week. Vanessa Whyte (centre) with Sara and James (PSNI/PA) A murder investigation was launched last week. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said last week that all four were members of the same household and all four suffered gunshot wounds. They said then that a triple murder and attempted suicide was one line of inquiry. Advertisement On Saturday, the PSNI issued an appeal for information involving the movements of a vehicle. They have asked anyone who saw a silver Mercedes saloon car being driven in the Clones Road area of Newtownbutler, or between Maguiresbridge and Newtownbutler, on the evening of Tuesday, July 22nd, to call detectives on 101. On Monday night, the PSNI said Mr Rutledge had been in hospital in a serious condition and died that evening. 'Detectives have reiterated their appeal for anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward,' the police spokesperson said. Advertisement
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Yahoo
Fourth person dies following Northern Ireland shooting
A fourth person has died following a shooting in Northern Ireland last week. Police said Ian Rutledge, 43, died in hospital following the incident in Maguiresbridge, Co Fermanagh, on Wednesday. Vanessa Whyte, 45, a vet originally from Co Clare, her son James, 14, and daughter Sara, 13, died earlier following the same incident. A murder investigation was launched last week. On Monday night, the Police Service of Northern Ireland said Mr Rutledge had been in hospital in a serious condition, and died that evening. 'Detectives have reiterated their appeal for anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward,' the police spokesperson said. The incident took place in the Drummeer Road area of Maguiresbridge All four people are members of the same household and all four suffered gunshot wounds, police said. Speaking at the time, detective Chief Inspector Neil McGuinness said: 'Today, our thoughts remain with those loved ones whose worlds have been torn apart.' He continued: 'Our investigation is continuing and I am keen to reiterate our appeal for anyone with information to get in touch. 'I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who had spoken to Vanessa, Sara or James over the last few weeks. If you are someone that Vanessa, Sara or James may have confided in, please come and speak to us. 'Any information, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem could prove crucial to our investigation.' First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, on Wednesday, expressed their shock at the tragedy. "We are deeply saddened by the events which have unfolded in Maguiresbridge this morning", they said in a joint statement. "Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the victims and their families, and the wider community."We want to pay tribute to and thank our emergency services who responded to the incident."
