Detectives from the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team yesterday launched a murder inquiry following her death.
The 28-year-old woman was found injured in a house in the Summer Meadows Mews area of the city on Saturday morning.
Her parents have said they are “crushed with disbelief, sadness and pain”.
In a post on Funeral Times she is described as the ‘beloved mother of Rhea and Ronan’ and ‘loving daughter of Patrick and Sharon’.
She is also described as the ‘dear sister of Shane and Ryan’.
It adds ‘Funeral arrangements later from the family home’.
In a statement on Monday afternoon, a police spokesperson said: “Amy was found, badly injured, at around 10.20am on Saturday.
“She was taken to hospital by colleagues from the Ambulance Service but, sadly, passed away a short time later.
“At 28 years old, Amy was just a young woman. And my thoughts are, first and foremost, with her family and friends at this unimaginably distressing time.”
They added: “A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder, and remains in custody at this time. Our enquiries are continuing, and the local community will continue to see a police presence in the Summer Meadows area over the coming days.
“I am appealing to anyone with information to contact us on 101, quoting reference 469 of 21/03/2026.”
Alternatively information can be provided, with total anonymity, to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
Tributes have poured in for the young woman on social media.
A friend said: ‘I’ve no words for poor Amy. Whole life ahead of her nicest, bubbly girl who loved a laugh and loved her family
‘She gave her babies life and got her life taken from her.
‘The darkest shadow over Derry of what’s happened to her, may her family, friends and 2 children find any strength to get through this living nightmare’.
Another friend added: ‘Heart is broken Amy Doherty you were such a sweetheart & proud to call a friend love you loads gone too soon’.
Earlier her parents Patrick and Sharon, said: “Her bubbly character and fun-loving spirit lifted the hearts of all who met her.”
They said Amy was the best mother to her two children, and that her life revolved around her love and care of them.
Their statement added: “Please pray for us all at this time”.
Amy is the 30th woman to be killed in Northern Ireland since 2020.
