Vigil held in Derry-Londonderry in memory of teenager Jordan McConomy

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Sunday, 31 March 2019 08:35

The vigil was held on William Street in the city centre.

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The family and friends of Derry-Londonderry teenager Jordan McConomy last night gathered for a poignant candlelight vigil on the street where he died.

Prayers are said at the spot on William Street in #Derry where 19-year-old Jordan McConomy died 18 months ago after a street altercation. His family and friends have gathered at the scene for a poignant candlelight vigil to mark the young man’s 21st birthday pic.twitter.com/xzvVHWBt6x
— Leona O'Neill (@LeonaONeill1) 30 March 2019

19-year-old Jordan died 18 months ago after an altercation on William Street in the city centre.

His parents Andrena and Paul were among the dozens gathered last night to mark what would have been Jordan’s 21st birthday.

Jordan McConomy’s Mum Andrena and his Dad Paul, behind her, say a prayer for their teenage son at the place where he died 18 months ago after a street altercation. Family and friends of the 19-year-old have gathered in #Derry tonight to mark the young man’s 21st birthday pic.twitter.com/LjzV8eRBhB
— Leona O'Neill (@LeonaONeill1) 30 March 2019

His Mum Andrena told Q Radio that she hoped that by holding the vigil more witnesses might come forward and help them find the truth of what happened: