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08/09/2014
Irish Man Shot Dead In Spain
A man from Dublin has been shot dead in Spain, in what has been described as a suspected gangland killing.
The victim, reported to be 45-year-old Gerard Kavanagh, was shot a number of times in the suburb of Elvirira, near Marbella. He had been socialising in Harmon's, an Irish bar in the town, on Saturday evening when the incident occurred.
It is understood two gunmen wearing balaclavas walked into the bar and fired a number of shots at Mr Kavanagh. A BMW was found near the scene, which had been burnt out.
Investigations are ongoing by the gardaí and police in Spain.
(JP/IT)
The victim, reported to be 45-year-old Gerard Kavanagh, was shot a number of times in the suburb of Elvirira, near Marbella. He had been socialising in Harmon's, an Irish bar in the town, on Saturday evening when the incident occurred.
It is understood two gunmen wearing balaclavas walked into the bar and fired a number of shots at Mr Kavanagh. A BMW was found near the scene, which had been burnt out.
Investigations are ongoing by the gardaí and police in Spain.
(JP/IT)
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