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Man dies after West Belfast shooting

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A man has died after being shot dead on the Falls Road on Friday.

Edward Gibson, 28 was attacked just after 5pm on Friday evening in an entry between Divis Street and Clonfadden Crescent.

Another 30-year-old man was stabbed in an incident which is believed to be related to the shooting.

Two men aged 30 and 33 and a 30-year-old woman have been arrested in connection with the incident. T

The SDLP's Tim Attwood said: "Whatever the circumstances there is no place for the use of guns or violence in our society.

"It is important that any witnesses come forward and give information to the PSNI."

Sinn Fein MLA Fra McCann said that a serious fight had taken place before the shooting.

He was later told that a man had been shot as a result of the fight.

Detective Chief Inspector Justyn Galloway of the PSNI said in a statement: "I appeal to anyone who was in Clonfaddan Crescent in the Divis area at around 5pm yesterday evening and to anyone who was in the Albert Street area round 4.30 pm and witnessed a related incident to contact detectives at Musgrave on the non emergency number 101 or alternatively contact the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


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