John Caldwell retires from PSNI following shooting incident in 2023

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Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell has retired from the Police Service of Northern Ireland due to medical reasons, nearly two years after being shot in February 2023. He was attacked by two gunmen while off-duty in Omagh. Caldwell was shot multiple times in front of his son after coaching a youth football team. The New IRA claimed responsibility for the attack, which police linked to violent dissident republicans. Caldwell received the King's Police Medal for distinguished service in 2023. He stated he is still recovering from his injuries but noted that his recovery is progressing well.


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