Police name murder victim as Kyle McDermot

DETECTIVES carrying out a murder investigation following the death of a man in Ballymagorry have named the deceased as Kyle McDermot.

Mr McDermot was 24 years old and from Ballymagorry.

Detective inspector Hazel Miller said: “Kyle McDermot died following an altercation, which took place on the night of Sunday 6 October in the Victoria Road area.

“A young man’s life has been cut short, and a loving family are now left trying come to terms with their grief. My thoughts are with them at this distressing time.”

Detective Inspector Miller continued, “Our investigation is still in the early stages, and I want to take this opportunity to reiterate my earlier appeal for anyone with information to come forward.

“If you were in, or perhaps driving along, the Victoria Road area of Ballymagorry last night between 6pm and midnight, and noticed an altercation or anything untoward, please contact us. In particular, I’m asking you to check any footage, including dash cam footage, that you may have captured. Contact us on 101, quoting reference 1670 of 06/10/24.”

She continued, “A 24-year-man arrested in connection with the investigation remains in custody at this time.”

Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers, with total anonymity, on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley has expressed her condolences following the tragic death.

The West Tyrone MP said, “It is tragic to hear that a man has lost his life in Ballymagorry.

“My heartfelt sympathies go out to this man’s family as they come to terms with such an unimaginable loss.

“Police have launched a murder investigation and I would appeal to anyone with information which could assist the investigation to contact the PSNI.”

SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan said the community is “devastated.”

He added, “Our thoughts and prayers are with this man’s family and friends, my heart goes out to them as they deal with this earth-shattering news. I’m sure everyone in the local community will rally around them at this terrible time.”