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Teenager tells murder trial of moment his father was shot
Summary
During the Central Criminal Court hearing, an 18‑year‑old witness recounted the instant his father, Edward O'Connor, was shot by David Cully, the accused. The teenager described a pre‑arranged fist fight between two men, during which Cully, after a comment about a sexual‑abuse allegation, lost his temper. He allegedly fired a black handgun, shooting O'Connor's father and then firing four or five additional shots. The witness said the fight paused briefly, then resumed, and that the parties shook hands afterward. Cully, 24, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of the 41‑year‑old O'Connor, who died on 15 December 2013. The trial is proceeding before Justice Carroll Moran with a jury of seven women and five men.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Teenager tells murder trial of moment his father was shot. 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
- 2015-06-25 Publication
Why: He said that he had tried to kick his brother's opponent during the fight because 'he was biting Darren like a dog'. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
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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