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Murder trial witness describes seeing "two holes" in his brother's back after shooting
Summary
During the sixth day of his nephew's murder trial at the Central Criminal Court, Eugene O'Connor, the brother of the deceased, gave evidence describing the shooting and the moment after. He said he had visited his brother, Edward O'Connor, at home in Barn Lodge that afternoon and heard him speak to his son, Darren, about a "straightener" to settle a row. Eugene explained that the fight took place at Cappagh Cross, involving Darren and another man, and that David Cully, the accused, fired a gun in the air when another person joined. He recalled hearing a shot, seeing his brother's back, and then seeing two holes in his brother's back after lifting his shirt. Eugene said his brother was taken to hospital, pronounced dead about an hour later. The trial continues before Mr Justice Carroll Moran and a jury. The unnamed man pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder trial witness describes seeing "two holes" in his brother's back after shooting. Charges or matters: murdering the 41-year-old at Ballycoolin Road, Finglas West on December 15 2013. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- December 15 2013 Other
- 2015-06-24 Publication
Why: The witness explained that the purpose of 'the straightener' between Darren O'Connor and a man connected to the accused was to sort out a row they'd had the night before. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering the 41-year-old at Ballycoolin Road, Finglas West on December 15 2013 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Kilshane Road
- Ballycoolin Road
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