Kieran McLaughlin is due to appear at Derry Magistrates Court this morning charged with the murder of Barry McCrory who was shot dead in the city last week.
Charged: Kieran McLaughlin.
Mr McCrory (35) wss killed by a lone gunman in a flat in Shipquay Street on Thursday morning last.
Police investigating the killing arrested McLaughlin, from Elaghmore Park, Galliagh in the early hours of Wednesday morning last.
Detectives were granted a 36-hour extension to question the 58-year-old at Derry Magistrates Court on Thursday morning.
McLaughlin had been brought to court from the PSNI Serious Crime Suite in Antrim. There was a heavy police presence both inside and outside the court during the brief appearance.
A heavy police presence is expected at the Bishop Street courthouse this morning where McLaughlin will appear charged with murder and possession of firearms.
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