Ian Rutledge, a well-known sales specialist from County Fermanagh, has been named as a suspect in a tragic shooting incident in Maguiresbridge, Northern Ireland, which resulted in the deaths of three individuals and left a fourth seriously injured. The incident occurred on Drummeer Road on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, and has left the local community in shock.
According to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), emergency services responded to a distress call at 8:21 AM BST. Upon arrival, they discovered four individuals from the same household with gunshot wounds. Despite efforts to save them, three—identified as a woman and two children—were pronounced dead at the scene. The fourth victim, a man, was transported to South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen and remains in serious condition .
Rutledge, who has a prominent presence in the local sales industry, was arrested in connection with the incident. While police have not disclosed further details, the arrest has sent shockwaves through the community, where Rutledge was known for his professional reputation and community involvement.The PSNI has launched a murder investigation and assured the public that there is no ongoing threat.
Superintendent Robert McGowan confirmed that all four individuals were from the same household, and the investigation is ongoing. The community of Maguiresbridge, a rural area in County Fermanagh, is grappling with the aftermath of this devastating As the investigation continues, authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in bringing clarity to this tragic situation.
