A man has been shot dead in north Belfast.
The shooting happened at about 9.50pm in Sunningdale Gardens in the unionist Ballysillan area, police said.
It is understood the victim was a prominent loyalist.
First Minister Arlene Foster condemned the killing.
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“Shocked and disgusted to hear of a murder in nth Belfast tonight,” she tweeted.
“I urge everyone to work with the police as they investigate.”
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness branded the shooting “shameless”.
“There can be no justification for the murder of a well-known Loyalist in N. Belfast tonight,” he tweeted.
“This was shameful & I unreservedly condemn it.”
Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
PA