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Garda murder accused had 'smirk' on face, witness tells trial
Summary
A garda witness testified at the Central Criminal Court that Stephen Silver, aged 46, a mechanic from Aughavard in Foxford, County Mayo, displayed a "smirk" while verbally confronting him as he attempted to resuscitate Detective Garda Colm Horkan following the shooting in Castlerea, County Roscommon on 17 June 2020. Garda Aidan Fallon described observing two men fighting before hearing gunshots, then witnessing a man shoot another man lying on the ground twice. Upon discovering the injured man was Detective Garda Horkan, Fallon began CPR, during which the accused allegedly told him he was "doing it wrong" and "killing him". Mr Silver, who denies murder, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility. The trial before Mr Justice Paul McDermott continues with cross-examination of the witness. Stephen Silver pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Garda murder accused had 'smirk' on face, witness tells trial. Charges or matters: the murder of Det Gda Horkan on June 17, 2020 at Castlerea, Co Roscommon; manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- June 17, 2020 Other
- 2022-10-11 Publication
Why: Aidan was shouting at me to pull back but I kept walking because the gun was gone. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the murder of Det Gda Horkan on June 17, 2020 at Castlerea, Co Roscommon; manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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