Lyra McKee
Lyra McKee | |
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McKee in 2017 | |
| Born | Lyra Catherine McKee 31 March 1990 Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Died | 18 April 2019 (aged 29) Derry, Northern Ireland |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wound |
| Alma mater | Birmingham City University (M.A.) |
| Occupation | Journalist |
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| Awards | Forbes 30 Under 30 (2016) |
Lyra Catherine McKee (/ˈlɪərə məˈkiː/ 31 March 1990 – 18 April 2019) was a journalist from Northern Ireland who wrote for several publications about the consequences of the Troubles. She also served as an editor for Mediagazer, a news aggregator website. On 18 April 2019, McKee was fatally shot while observing rioting in the Creggan area of Derry.