Alleged killer Kieran McLaughlin, who was on the run in Donegal last week, has been charged with the murder of Barry McCrory in Derry.
arrested : McLaughlin
Mr McCrory was 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.
He had been hiding out in the Killea area before crossing the border back into Derry.
Detectives were granted a 36-hour extension to question the 58-year-old at Derry Magistrates Court yesterday morning.
He is due to appear back the same court again tomorrow morning charged with murder and possession of firearms.
A police spokesperson said: “A 58 year old man has been charged with murder and firearm offences and is due to appear at Derry Magistrates Court on the morning of Saturday 19 October.”