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Vincent Ryan died from gunshot wound through head, trial hears

Summary

In a trial at the Central Criminal Court, Acting State Pathologist Dr Linda Mulligan testified that 25‑year‑old Vincent Ryan died from a gunshot wound that entered his head on the right side of the forehead, measuring 2.5 cm in diameter, and exited on the left side. A second bullet entered his right hand, and a third entered the back of his right shoulder, with an exit wound at the base of his neck. Toxicology showed no alcohol or drugs in his system. Dr Mulligan described complex skull fractures, brain swelling, and bleeding as the cause of death, with blood loss from the hand and shoulder wounds contributing. The trial also heard that Paul O'Beirne (36) and Jeffrey Morrow (37) pleaded not guilty to Ryan's murder. Detective Garda Ursula Cummins reported twelve 9mm cartridge cases and bullets at the scene, all from the same gun, though the specific firearm type could not be identified.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Vincent Ryan died from gunshot wound through head, trial hears. Charges or matters: murdering 25-year-old Vincent Ryan at McKee Road in Finglas on February 29, 2016. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• March 3, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
• February 29, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
• February 24, 2016 Other
• 2019-06-27 Publication

Why: He said the caller did not give any reason for the fight but was "concerned of some form of reprisal as a result. CNI source report

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Drugs Stage Trial Violent Crime

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