DCI John Caldwell was loading footballs into the boot of his car when the two men opened fire, with police saying his son was present during the attack
People take part in a rally outside Omagh Courthouse following the shooting of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell
The attack happened while DCI Caldwell was loading footballs into the boot of his car when the two men opened fire, according to Assistant Chief Constable Mark McEwan of Police ServicePolice say the dissident republican group, the New IRA, is the"primary focus" of the force's attempted murder investigation.
They came together for a walk of solidarity from the Beragh Swifts ground for DCI Caldwell, who is a volunteer youth coach at the football club. He said:"It's been a very difficult time for the club; it's been a very difficult time for the community."
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