A man was killed in a gun attack in the North today.
The victim, believed to be in his 20s, was shot at a house in Newry, Co Down, at about 1am.
He underwent emergency treatment at hospital, but police later confirmed he had died.
No motive for the shooting was disclosed, but a major investigation team was sent to begin the hunt for clues.
Detectives have sealed off the scene of the attack at Ardcarne Park.
Further gunfire at a house on the same street and in the Parkhead Crescent area of the town was also being investigated.