Ms McKee, 29, was fatally shot by dissident republicans in Londonderry six days ago. The 29-year-old was caught in the cross-fire after clashes erupted between a group calling itself the New IRA and police on the Creggan estate on April 18. Speaking ahead of the service at St Anne's Cathedral, Miss McKee’s heartbroken family described her as a “gentle innocent soul who wouldn't wish ill on anyone”.
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