Menu
24/09/2007
Murder Investigation Launched After Dublin Shooting
Gardaí have launched a murder investigation after a man was shot dead in Dublin in the early hours of Monday morning.
The body of the man - named in reports as Derek Duffy, 37, from Cabra - was found in a car at Casement Park in Finglas in north Dublin, shortly before 4am.
It is believed that he may have been shot in the car, before his killers then attempted to set the vehicle on fire.
Gardaí believe that the murder may be drug-related.
The scene has been sealed off for a technical examination and the body has been removed for a post-mortem examination.
(KMcA)
The body of the man - named in reports as Derek Duffy, 37, from Cabra - was found in a car at Casement Park in Finglas in north Dublin, shortly before 4am.
It is believed that he may have been shot in the car, before his killers then attempted to set the vehicle on fire.
Gardaí believe that the murder may be drug-related.
The scene has been sealed off for a technical examination and the body has been removed for a post-mortem examination.
(KMcA)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
11 December 2017
Teenager And Young Child Injured In Alleged Shooting In West Dublin
An investigation has been launched into an alleged shooting incident in West Dublin. According to reports, a teenager and a young child have been injured in an incident that gardaí have said is "ongoing" in the Parlickstown area of Blanchardstown. The area has been sealed off and gardaí are at the scene. Further updates to follow.
Teenager And Young Child Injured In Alleged Shooting In West Dublin
An investigation has been launched into an alleged shooting incident in West Dublin. According to reports, a teenager and a young child have been injured in an incident that gardaí have said is "ongoing" in the Parlickstown area of Blanchardstown. The area has been sealed off and gardaí are at the scene. Further updates to follow.
26 September 2014
Murder Investigation Launched After Fatal Shooting In Dublin
An investigation has been launched after a man was shot dead in Balbriggan, Co Dublin on Thursday morning. Gardaí say that a man aged in his 30s was shot dead while he sat in his car on Clonard Street just after 9am yesterday. A woman who was also in the suffered a gunshot wound to the leg and is said to be in a stable condition in hospital.
Murder Investigation Launched After Fatal Shooting In Dublin
An investigation has been launched after a man was shot dead in Balbriggan, Co Dublin on Thursday morning. Gardaí say that a man aged in his 30s was shot dead while he sat in his car on Clonard Street just after 9am yesterday. A woman who was also in the suffered a gunshot wound to the leg and is said to be in a stable condition in hospital.
04 March 2016
Getaway Car Used In Murder 'Was Stolen'
A getaway car used in a shooting incident in which a man was killed earlier this week, was stolen last year, it has been reported. Vincent Ryan, who was 25, was shot dead in Finglas, Dublin, on Monday. Gardaí have said they do not believe the murder of Mr Ryan, a dissident republican, is connected to the murder of David Byrne last month.
Getaway Car Used In Murder 'Was Stolen'
A getaway car used in a shooting incident in which a man was killed earlier this week, was stolen last year, it has been reported. Vincent Ryan, who was 25, was shot dead in Finglas, Dublin, on Monday. Gardaí have said they do not believe the murder of Mr Ryan, a dissident republican, is connected to the murder of David Byrne last month.
27 March 2015
Dublin Shooting Believed To Be Connected To Organised Crime
Gardaí investigating the murder of a 27-year-old man in Dublin on Thursday morning believe it is connected to organised crime. Paul Kavanagh, a father-of-two from Drimnagh, had just driven away from his home when his car was rammed by an Audi A3. Two men in balaclavas fired several shots at Mr Kavanagh, who died at the scene.
Dublin Shooting Believed To Be Connected To Organised Crime
Gardaí investigating the murder of a 27-year-old man in Dublin on Thursday morning believe it is connected to organised crime. Paul Kavanagh, a father-of-two from Drimnagh, had just driven away from his home when his car was rammed by an Audi A3. Two men in balaclavas fired several shots at Mr Kavanagh, who died at the scene.
09 February 2012
Murder Weapon Discovered In Drive-By Shooting
Gardaí investigating the murder of teenager Melanie McCarthy-McNamara have found a shotgun, believed to be the murder weapon. Detectives found a shotgun, balaclava and gloves near Bianconi Avenue where they discovered the stolen black Hyundai used by the killers.
Murder Weapon Discovered In Drive-By Shooting
Gardaí investigating the murder of teenager Melanie McCarthy-McNamara have found a shotgun, believed to be the murder weapon. Detectives found a shotgun, balaclava and gloves near Bianconi Avenue where they discovered the stolen black Hyundai used by the killers.
-
Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Showers, scattered in the evening, will clear by midnight leaving the night dry with clear spells. Perhaps a touch of ground frost. Cloud will spread east towards morning. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
