Inquest begins into death of Lurgan republican Sam Marshall shot dead by UVF outside Lurgan Police Station 33 years ago
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Mr Marshall was killed by the UVF after leaving Lurgan police station on 7 March 1990 with Colin Duffy and Tony McCaughey. Both Mr Duffy and Mr McCaughey were also injured in the attack. A popular figure thousands attended Mr Marshall’s funeral.
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SDLP councillor Ciaran Toman welcomed the commencement of the inquest.
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Hide AdCouncillor Toman said: “I welcome the commencement of the long-awaited inquest into the death of Sam Marshall. Everyone in this area knows how long his family have been campaigning for this inquest which they see it as the only credible process whereby the full circumstances of Sam’s death can be properly investigated.
“The killing of Mr Marshall prompted a significant reaction in Lurgan and the local community have long supported the Marshall family in their quest for this inquest. It is clear that there are a number of unanswered questions around his death with a previous Historical Enquiries Team report uncovering new information.
“No family should have to go through such a long fight for truth and justice and I hope that this inquiry will give the Marshall family the answers they are looking for after all these years.”
A previous Historical Enquiries Team (HET) report found a number of undercover soldiers were deployed near the site of the shooting, with their commander monitoring from a remote location.
The inquest is taking place at Laganside Courts in Belfast this week.