George Ian Gray Shaw

Died

:

3 April 1987

Age

:

51

Rank

:

Reserve Constable

Force

:

Royal Ulster Constabulary

Cause

:

Homicide - Shot

Duty Status

:

Travelling From

Roll of Honour Citation

Fatally shot in a terrorist ambush as he finished duty.

Just after 11pm Reserve Constable Shaw was driving out of Ballynahinch RUC Station after his colleague opened the gates. Terrorist gunmen laying in wait in the church grounds directly opposite opened fire, hitting both police officers. Reserve Constable Shaw died from his injuries.

Survived by his family including three adult children.