THE mother of a teenager killed in what police described as an “altercation” in Derry city centre three years ago has launched a new campaign to gather evidence about her son’s death.
Jordan McConomy (19), from Rossnagalliagh in Derry, died following the incident in the city’s William Street in September 2017. The teenager, who had been training to become a carpenter, was returning from a night out to celebrate a friend’s 21st birthday when he was killed.
Police arrested a man on suspicion of involvement in the incident which led to Mr McConomy’s death. However, the Public Prosecution Service decided there was not enough evidence to prosecute.
This Thursday, a billboard appealing for information about the teenager’s death will be unveiled on the back of Free Derry Corner by relatives and friends of Mr McConomy.
The victim’s mother, Andrena told The Irish News her family was determined to obtain justice for her son.
“This last three years have been a living nightmare. We need anyone with information to come forward, particularly anyone who was there that night and who hasn’t given any statements yet,” she said.
Mrs McConomy said her son’s death had left a huge gap in their family. She said that with her other son, Paul and her daughter, Zara, she was still trying to come to terms with his death.
“I know everyone says it but I’m not just saying this because I’m his mammy; Jordan was lovely. He was a very funny young fellow and had a great character. He was hugely popular with all his friends,” Mrs McConomy said.
