Police investigating man’s murder over weekend Belfast released CCTV footage of two suspects at the shooting scene.
Detectives from PSNI’s large investigative team investigating the shooting of 42-year-old Sean Fox have also revealed a reward of up to £20,000 has been offered for information leading to a conviction.
CCTV footage shows two masked men in hooded tops entering the grounds of the Donegal Celtic Sports and Social Club just before Fox was shot.
They are later seen running from the club.
Police also revealed that the two gunmen fired 20 bullets at Mr. Fox and stood over him as he collapsed.
Sean Fox, pictured, was gunned down at the Donegal Celtic social club on Sunday afternoon. He had been watching the Manchester derby when two gunmen burst in and fired at least 20 bullets at him
CCTV footage shows the two men, wearing hoodies and tracksuits, quietly walking towards the club with their hands in their pockets
Detectives said they are pursuing several lines of investigation, including Mr. Fox’s friendship with another murder victim Jim Doneganwho was shot outside a school in Belfast in December 2018.
In a public call for information and disclosure of the reward being offered by Crimestoppers, Chief Inspector Eamonn Corrigan said: “On Sunday afternoon around 2:25 pm, two masked gunmen entered the Donegal Celtic Sports and Social Club on Suffolk Road in west Belfast. and made their way past different people.
Sean Fox, a married father of two and a regular at the club, was picked as he was enjoying a drink in a crowded banquet hall.
He was shot multiple times by both gunmen.
“At one point, both gunmen stood over Sean and shot him as he fell to the ground.
“This was a calculated, planned, brutal execution.
“It happened in broad daylight and in front of others.
The gunmen arrived, carried out the murder and left the club within a minute.
“They were in the building for about 21 seconds.”
The detective said the killers set off on foot along the Suffolk Road towards Gweedore Gardens.
Shortly after the murder, the couple can be seen running away from the shooting scene
The PSNI has launched a murder investigation after Sunday’s murder
Independent charity Crimestoppers has offered a £20,000 reward for information that brings the killers to justice
He added: ‘This is a popular local club that is used a lot by local families with young children.
“The gunmen fired 20 rounds and we identified several shots.
“Anyone in that room or even in the vicinity could have been killed or seriously injured on Sunday.
“This cold-blooded act has cost a man his life. It has left a family bereft and shocked many others in the local community.
“This barbaric act has no place in society.”
Mr Corrigan continued: ‘I am asking anyone with information to get in touch.
‘Did you go to the social club on Sunday afternoon? Did you witness the incident or did you see the two masked men arrive or leave the club?
‘Were you around at the time? If you have any information or if you have mobile or dashcam footage, please contact us at 101.
Both men were described as althetic and wore hooded tops, gloves and black shoes or trainers
One suspect is a man of athletic build. He was wearing a blue hooded top, peaked baseball cap, dark face covering, two-tone gloves (pale on top and dark on bottom), dark-colored slacks, and dark shoes/athletes.
The second suspect is also a man of athletic build and wore a distinctive light (possibly gray) hooded top with three red lines down each arm, a pointed baseball cap, a light green face covering, two-tone gloves (pale on top and dark at the bottom), dark colored pants and dark shoes/sneakers.
‘If anyone wishes to remain anonymous, they can provide information to the independent charity Crimestoppers on the toll-free number 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org. There is no caller line display, no 1471 facility, and computer IP addresses are never traced or given to detectives.”
In addition, information can be provided to the police via the public major incident portal link: mipp.police.uk/operation/PSNI22R23-PO1.