Journalist and author Lyra McKee, 29, is shot dead while in Londonderry watching unrest in the Creggan area. Multiple reports say she is killed by dissident republicans during a riot. The killing triggers broad public reaction, with outrage expressed beyond Northern Ireland and reported internationally. Sources describe the incident as occurring as McKee was present amid the disturbances, linking her death to the wider violence occurring at the time. Both accounts emphasize her role as a journalist and writer and note that her death draws attention from across the world, reflecting the high level of condemnation and concern following the shooting. The information provided focuses on the circumstances of the killing—where it takes place, that it happens while she is observing a riot, and that dissident republicans are blamed—along with the immediate reaction to her death. No additional specific details are included in the excerpts beyond these shared points.