Draft:Murder of Darren Bradshaw
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Darren Bradshaw | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1973 |
| Died | 9 May 1997 Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wounds |
Darren Bradshaw (1973 – 9 May 1997) was a gay member of the Royal Ulster Constabulary, Bradshaw was murdered by the Irish National Liberation Army in May 1997 at the Parliament Bar in Belfast.[1][2]
Personal Life
[edit]Death
[edit]Bradshaw was enjoying a night out at the Parliament Bar, at around 10pm a two members of the Irish National Liberation Army got out of red Toyota car and made they're way towards the bar, one stayed in the lobby while the other who was wearing a wig and fake beard entered and shot Bradshaw three times in the back.[1] Bradshaw was able to walk towards the restrooms, as a employee attempted to aide him, but despite this Bradshaw then collapsed and curled up on the floor, dying soon after.[2][3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Dunbar, Jordan; Stewart-Smith, Melanie (9 May 2023). "Blood on the Dancefloor: The gay police officer murder which shocked NI". Northern Ireland Politics. BBC News. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Game of Thrones Hodor actor witnessed Belfast gay nightclub shooting". Newsbeat. BBC News. 23 April 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ "Darren Bradshaw murder: Ex-PSNI chief grateful for focus on 1997 INLA killing of gay officer". BelfastTelegraph.co.uk. 2023-05-03. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ "Man arrested over 1997 Darren Bradshaw murder is released". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2024-02-26.