Brother of girl shot by British soldier ‘devastated’ killer may be granted amnesty

We will oppose plans for soldier amnesty in any way we can, says Michael O’Hare

Kitty Holland Social Affairs Correspondent
Michael O'Hare, founder of Troubles, Tragedy & Trauma. He is the brother of Majella O'Hare, aged 12 years old, who was shot dead by the British Army in 1976, at home in north London. Photograph: Joanne O'Brien

Michael O'Hare, founder of Troubles, Tragedy & Trauma. He is the brother of Majella O'Hare, aged 12 years old, who was shot dead by the British Army in 1976, at home in north London. Photograph: Joanne O'Brien

A man whose 12-year-old sister was shot dead by a British soldier in Co Armagh 45 years ago is “shocked and devastated” that her killer may be granted an amnesty.

Michael O’Hare was 25 when Majella, who was on her way to Confession, was hit in the back when paratrooper Michael Williams fired his gun after she passed a checkpoint near the family’s home in Whitecross on August 14th, 1976.

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