Murdered PSNI officer's widow blames dissident killers as her son is found dead

Q Radio News

The stepson of murdered PSNI officer Stephen Carroll has been found dead.

Shane Carroll was 48 - the same age as Constable Carroll when he was shot dead by IRA dissidents in Craigavon in 2009. 

His lifeless body was found by his wife at their home in Katesbridge, County Down, on Tuesday. 

Shane's distraught mother Kate has told Q Radio he never got over Stephen's murder. 

Kate said the terrorists "killed Shane too."

The family man suffered from depression.

He's to be buried beside Constable Carroll in Banbridge.

Kate said "they will be side by side, together again."

She last spoke to Shane on Saturday. His last words were: "I love you mum."

He's been described as a dedicated father, husband and son. 

CARROLL – 5th May 2020 (Suddenly) at his home Carnew Road, Katesbridge, Banbridge, Shane Michael RIP, Much Loved Husband of Elaine and Devoted Daddy of Dean, Katelyn, Jordan, Skye, Carley-Rose, Riley, Ariana, Harley and Ella-Rose and Darling Son of Kate.  

House and Funeral Strictly Private due to the current restrictions.  No Flowers Please.  

Very Deeply Regretted by the Entire Family Circle.

The stepson of murdered PSNI officer Stephen Carroll has been found dead. Shane Carroll was 48 - the same age as Stephen when he was shot dead by IRA dissidents in Craigavon in 2009. Shane's distraught mother Kate has told Q Radio he never got over the cruel murder. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/1dQCWXVpdP

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It was a double tragedy this week for Kate and her new partner Derek Egerton, who lost his brother. 

Autopsies were being carried out at the Royal Victoria Hospital on both Mr. Egerton and Shane on Wednesday. 

Kate said the initial examination was inconclusive and it could be some time before she finds out exactly how her much-loved son died.