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16/12/2013
Two Held In Murder Investigation After Man Shot Dead
Gardaí have launched a murder investigation after the shooting of a 41-year-old man in Finglas on Sunday evening.
Edward O'Connor, from Barn Lodge, Finglas, died after he was shot several times on the Ballycoolin Road in Finglas.
The incident happened at around 17:00 on Sunday. Mr O'Connor was taken to Connolly Hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later.
Gardaí believe that the shooting is connected to a fight in a bar in which a relative of Mr O'Connor was seriously injured.
It is believed that a fight was arranged following the dispute in the pub, at which Mr O'Connor was shot and killed.
A man and a woman being questioned in connection with the murder can be detained for up to a week.
(MH/IT)
Edward O'Connor, from Barn Lodge, Finglas, died after he was shot several times on the Ballycoolin Road in Finglas.
The incident happened at around 17:00 on Sunday. Mr O'Connor was taken to Connolly Hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later.
Gardaí believe that the shooting is connected to a fight in a bar in which a relative of Mr O'Connor was seriously injured.
It is believed that a fight was arranged following the dispute in the pub, at which Mr O'Connor was shot and killed.
A man and a woman being questioned in connection with the murder can be detained for up to a week.
(MH/IT)
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