SDLP councillor Malachy Quinn said the local community was "shocked and deeply saddened" by his death. "Connor was a wonderful young lad who was deeply loved by his family and had a wide circle of friends. They added that "his loss is deeply felt by students, staff and all who knew him". Cookstown Boxing Club said that "all at the club are deeply saddened" following his death. Frank Gervin Clonoe Amateur Boxing Club said Connor would be "fondly remembered by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him through our club and beyond".