Man still fighting for his life after Craigavon shooting

By Maria McCann

A man is still fighting for his life after being shot in the head in Craigavon.

A hail of around 20 bullets was fired through the window of a home in Carrigart Crescent on Monday February 13.

Ty McGuire's family are at his bedside calling for answers.

A PSNI spokesperson said the fact that no one else was injured or even killed is a miracle.

"In the past week you've heard the words "targeted" and "crime gang". Yes, it may have been a crime gang responsible but to call it "targeted" almost detracts from the callous, cold blooded and completely reckless nature in which this act with murderous intent was carried out.

"Automatic gunfire was sprayed into a house but so easily could have strayed elsewhere. Even one ricochet could have been fatal. Imagine if one of those bullets had entered a child's bedroom.

There is now a renewed appeal on the local community to help police with their investigation.

"Someone out there knows why Ty was targeted. Someone knows who it was, and who helped them. Those people haven't yet spoken up but folks, we need you to. The family need you to.

It's believed the attackers fled in a silver Skoda Octavia which was later found burnt out on The New Line.

Police are urging anyone who noticed anything suspicious to get in touch.

"Please, if you have any information, no matter how small, contact us. Don't assume that someone else will."