20/10/2015

Renewed Appeal Over 2008 Murder

Gardaí have issued a new appeal for information on the 7th anniversary of the murder of Gavin McCarthy, who was shot and killed on Sunday 19 October, 2008.

Mr McCarthy was standing outside a fast food outlet on Lower Sheriff Street at about 21:00 when he was approached by a man on a bicycle. The unknown male produced a handgun and shot Mr McCarthy in the face and upper body.

This man fled the scene, via Crinan Strand, through a lane running between the Sheriff Football Club and the artificial football pitch beside it, onto Commons Street, turning left in the direction of North Wall Quay and the IFSC.

Gavin was 21 at the time of his death.

Investigating Gardaí believe that people, living within the North Wall Community and in possession of specific information in relation to the murder, are in a position to progress enquires and are appealing directly to them to come forward.

Anyone with information should contact Store Street Garda Station on 01 666 8000 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

(MH/CD)

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