A deadly shooting and murder took place in the Ardcarn Park area of Newry this week. A man named Mark Lovell was shot multiple times and died in the Newry shooting. Read on to find out what happened, who Mark Lovell was and how he died in the Newry shooting.
Police have cordoned off the area while the investigation continues. Suspects are on the loose and anyone with any relevant information should contact the police.
Mark Lovell shot dead in Newry outside his home
A 58 year old man named Mark Lovell was shot dead outside his home in the Ardcam Park area, Newry on Thursday 1st December 2022. Lovell was shot multiple times at point blank range and died at the scene.
Mark Lovell was inside his car at the time of the shooting. As a result of the attack, his car crashed into a nearby property, causing more injuries. The suspect fled the area as nearby people gathered around the victim.
Police are investigating the Newry shooting as the suspect is on the loose. The PSNI district commander confirmed that there is “tangible fear and concern” in the area. As a result, the police presence in the area has been reinforced.
Who was Mark Lovell?
Mark Lovell, 58, was a resident of Newry, UK. He lived in the Ardcarn Park area with his family. He is a victim of the Newry shooting that took place on December 1, 2022.
Lovell was a loving husband and father. Information about his wife and his children is not available at this time. We are trying to gather more details about his family members and his personal life at this time.
An online report suggests that Mark Lovell was a “child and adolescent intellectual disability psychiatrist.” However, our team could not confirm whether or not it was true at the time of writing this article.
Why was Mark Lovell shot and killed in Newry?
The motive behind the Newry shooting that occurred on December 1, 2022 and left 58-year-old Mark Lovell dead is not known at the time of writing. The police are still investigating the shooting and trying to find out the possible causes of the tragic incident.
According to police, one line of inquiry is that the shooting was part of a cross-border dispute, likely drug-related. However, nothing is confirmed at this time due to a lack of evidence.
Superintendent Normall Haslett has described the murder as a “brutal and senseless attack on a defenseless man”. We will update this section when more information is released.
Who is the suspect in the Newry shooting?
The suspect and killer in the Newry shooting that left Mark Lovell dead is unknown at this time. The investigation continues as police continue to uncover a suspect and his motive for the fatal attack.
Politicians are asking anyone with relevant information about the Newry shooting to contact the police. This is a developing story. We will keep you posted with further developments.