Fermanagh Shooting: Two Dead, Two Injured in Attack

📍 Maguiresbridge Tragedy: Reassurance Amidst Grief

Maguiresbridge, County Fermanagh — Local authorities have confirmed that a shooting incident on Drummeer Road left two people dead and two others seriously injured in the early hours of July 23, 2025. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) swiftly secured the area and emphasized no ongoing risk to the public.

🚨 Emergency Response: Speed Saved Lives

At 8:21 a.m., the PSNI received a 999 call. The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service dispatched three emergency ambulances, a rapid‑response paramedic, two ambulance officers, and an ambulance doctor, supported by an air ambulance. One injured person was airlifted to Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, while the other was taken to the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen .

👥 Community Leaders Call for Calm, Respect Privacy

Local elected officials expressed shock and solidarity:

• Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen, representing Fermanagh & South Tyrone, urged against speculation, expressing sympathy for the grieving families.

• DUP MLA Deborah Erskine described the rural village as “stunned” and “deeply affected,” offering condolences to those impacted .

• Ulster Unionist MLA Diana Armstrong called the event “heartbreaking and distressing,” acknowledging the community’s struggle .

First Minister Michelle O’Neill voiced her heartbreak and confidence in the community’s capacity to support one another in the aftermath.

🔍 Investigation Underway, Road Closed

PSNI detectives are combing through Drummeer Road, currently closed to traffic, as part of ongoing investigations. No motive has yet been disclosed, and victim identities remain under investigation.

🏘️ A Community Left Reeling

Maguiresbridge — a village of just over 1,000 residents — sits about 8 miles from Enniskillen, adjoining the scenic A34 and A4 corridors. Known for its tight community ties and quiet, rural character, the village bore witness to similar tragedies during The Troubles in the 1980s.

Locals describe Drummeer Road as more than a transport route — it embodies daily life’s rhythms. That routine was broken by the shock of gunfire, leaving families, neighbors, and an entire village grappling with sorrow, confusion, and looming questions.

🌅 Tomorrow’s Horizon: Rebuilding Trust and Safety

As the community mourns, PSNI reassures residents: there is no continuing danger. The investigation is active, and road closures remain.

Leaders are calling for unity, respect, and restraint:

• Avoiding rumors or speculation

• Allowing detectives the space to gather facts

• Offering support to families and those injured

In the wake of sorrow, Maguiresbridge confronts the shared challenge of healing. The incident, while deeply unsettling, may also serve as a catalyst for renewed vigilance around rural safety and strengthened community bonds.