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Gang of seven murderers jailed for 'brazen shooting' of man on his doorstep
Seven men received life sentences for the planned murder, with minimum terms ranging from 17 to 24 years, after firing eight bullets into a home with children present, prosecutors said.
- Seven men, including Kieran Meechan and Jack Benson, were sentenced to life imprisonment at Glasgow High Court on Friday for murdering Neil Canney in February 2023.
- The attack occurred after the group, some wearing balaclavas, targeted Canney at his Nairn Road home following a dispute involving smashed windows and involved extensive planning.
- Neil Canney was shot in the head as he opened his door, while relatives including children hid inside as eight bullets were fired into the house over five seconds.
- Meechan, who pled guilty prior to the trial, was given a minimum sentence of 17 years. Russell received a 24-year term, McCusker was sentenced to 23 years, Benson was handed 20 years, and Balloch, Hendry, and Munro each received minimum sentences of 21 years.
- The sentences highlight the serious consequences of firearm use in crime, with officials emphasizing the planned nature of the assault and the lasting impact on Canney’s family and community.
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Seven jailed for life for doorstep shooting murder of 37-year-old father
Neil Canney was targeted after opening his door in Greenock, Inverclyde, in February 2023.
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