President responds to shooting in Omagh
A statement from the President of the Methodist Church in Ireland in light of the shooting of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell.
“The attack on Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell was an appalling act of evil. My prayers and the prayers of the Methodist people on this island are with his family.
I am also mindful of the effect of this shooting on those who, in the past or currently, faithfully serve their communities as part of the security forces. They and their families have our support and prayers at this time.
All people of good will share an on-going responsibility to stand against violence whatever its source and to work for a society marked by peace, in which children never again are forced to witness acts of horrendous violence.”
Rev David Nixon
President of the Methodist Church in Ireland