Dissident Irish republican paramilitary group the New IRA has claimed responsibility for the murder of Northern Irish . Mary M . Murphy , 29 , was shot in the head by a bullet aimed at police during rioting in the nationalist Creggan area of Londonderry . In a statement to the Irish News , the IRA offered their " full and sincere apologies " to her family and friends . A 57-year - old woman has been arrested in connection with the shooting .
Dissident Irish republican paramilitary group the New IRA has claimed responsibility for the murder of Northern Irish journalist Lyra McKee. McKee, 29, was shot in the head by a bullet fired at police during rioting in the nationalist Creggan area of Londonderry. In a statement to the Irish News, the group offered their "full and sincere apologies" to her family and friends. A 57-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the shooting.