A British expat who was shot dead in Libya has been named as Mark De Salis. He was found suffering gunshot wounds alongside a woman from New Zealand and the pair are believed to have been on a picnic when they were killed. His family has released a statement through the Foreign Office which says they are 'devastated' to hear of his death. Scroll down for video Killed: Mark De Salis was shot dead in Libya. His family say they are 'devastated' His family said: 'The family of Mark De Salis are shocked and devastated to hear about Mark’s death in Libya. Mark had been working in Tripoli in Libya for six years.
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British man Mark De Salis discovered alongside a woman from New Zealand
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They were found next to their luggage outside the western city of Sabratha
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Their belongings were not stolen and the motive for their killing is unclear
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Both victims were believed to be on a picnic when killed
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Brutal picture of the dead bodies leaked on Facebook
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Family say they are 'shocked and devastated' by his death
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Killings come after local militia agreed to suspend two-month oil blockade
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