Three arrests as detectives hunt killers of Stephen Carson
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Stephen Carson, who was murdered after a gun attack in a house at Walmer Street in the Ormeau Road area, A murder investigation has been launched.
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![Pacemaker Press 26/2/2016
Stephen Carson, who was murdered after a gun attack in a house at Walmer Street in the Ormeau Road area, A murder investigation has been launched.
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The 28-year-old was shot dead in his house at Walmer Street on Thursday night as his 26-year-old partner and nine-year-old son watched on.
Police arrested three men, aged 32, 37 and 39 on suspicion of murder following searches in west Belfast on Friday evening.
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Hide AdA firearm was recovered and has been sent for forensic tests while the men remain in custody.
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Mr Carson, originally from Turf Lodge, had moved to the area following his release from prison. It is believed he had been under death threat from paramilitaries.
The family were eating a meal at around 10.45pm when the gang burst in.
Mr Carson took cover in a downstairs bathroom but he was shot through the door. He died later in hospital.
Detective Sergeant Kevin Geddes, called the slaying “cold blooded and brutal” and has appealed for witnesses