Lyra McKee
Lyra McKee was a talented journalist and activist known for her courageous reporting on Northern Ireland's political landscape and her advocacy for women's reproductive rights and LGBTQ+ equality. Tragically, she was killed in April 2019 during a riot in Derry, and her legacy continues to inspire others in the fight for press freedom and social justice.
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Lyra McKee was a journalist who was murdered in 2019 while observing rioting in Derry.
Lyra McKee’s family says justice system ‘completely failed’ as men found not guilty of murder – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-07-03
He was known for his role investigating major cases such as the fatal shooting of journalist Lyra McKee.
Two men charged over attempted murder of Northern Ireland detective John Caldwell – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-13
Lyra McKee died after being struck by a bullet fired at police during rioting in Derry in 2019.
Death threats against Northern Ireland journalists increasing, says Amnesty – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-03
Lyra McKee was a journalist who died after being struck by a bullet fired at police during rioting in Derry.
Journalists pay tribute to late Lyra McKee as her picture is unveiled at Belfast’s Reporters Bar – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-03
