Hugh McConnell
- Died:
- 17 June 1978
- Age:
- 32
- Rank:
- Constable
- Force:
- Royal Ulster Constabulary
- Cause:
- Homicide - Shot
- Duty Status:
- On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Shot dead by terrorist gunmen when he and a colleague were ambushed while sitting in their patrol car at Sturgan Brae, County Armargh.
Police Memorial Tribute
Constable McConnell was shot dead by terrorist gunmen when he and Constable William Herbert Turbitt were ambushed while sitting in their patrol car at Sturgan Brae, overlooking Camlough Reservoir, County Armargh.
His colleague was abducted and found dead on 10th July at a derelict border farm at Crossmaglen.
