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08/05/2012
Son Charged With Fatal Shooting Of Father
A 33-year-old man will appear in court today charged with the fatal shooting of his father.
71-year-old Thomas Biggins died on Sunday afternoon after sustaining a gunshot wound from a double-barrelled shotgun, which was legally held and registered in his own name.
His son John is alleged to have shot his father at the family farm at Wallpark, Glencorrib, Co Mayo.
Gardai remained at the scene yesterday where investigating offivers found two spent shotgun shells and the weapon alleged used in the shooting.
Following the sons arrest officers are not looking for anyone in connection with the shooting.
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71-year-old Thomas Biggins died on Sunday afternoon after sustaining a gunshot wound from a double-barrelled shotgun, which was legally held and registered in his own name.
His son John is alleged to have shot his father at the family farm at Wallpark, Glencorrib, Co Mayo.
Gardai remained at the scene yesterday where investigating offivers found two spent shotgun shells and the weapon alleged used in the shooting.
Following the sons arrest officers are not looking for anyone in connection with the shooting.
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