Former detective identifies suspect in 2019 murder of journalist Lyra McKee

A former senior detective has publicly stated that the identity of the gunman who killed journalist Lyra McKee in Derry in 2019 is known, but remains unprosecuted due to a persistent culture of silence and community mistrust of police. The case highlights the ongoing challenges in securing witness cooperation for crimes linked to dissident republican activity in Northern Ireland. The assertion remains an investigative claim rather than a formal legal indictment.