NYPD probes gang initiation link to Irishman’s shooting

POLICE in New York confirmed yesterday they still have no firm lead in their six-month investigation into the murder of a well known Co Clare GAA figure.

However, detectives are following up the theory that John Kelly was shot by a young gang member as part of a sick initiation ceremony. Police believe Mr Kelly was not an actively pursued target but that he simply was in the wrong place at the wrong time.

The 43-year-old from Sixmilebridge was shot once in the head as he took down Christmas decorations outside the apartment building where he lived and worked as superintendent.