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Innocent man shot six times on own driveway, murder trial hears

Summary

In a Special Criminal Court hearing, State Pathologist Dr Linda Mulligan presented evidence that Christopher 'Noel' Kirwan, an innocent man with no criminal involvement, was shot six times and died from multiple gunshot wounds to his head, chest, arm and abdomen. The pathologist identified eight separate injuries caused by six bullets, including a bullet that entered Kirwan's chest, damaging the aorta and the lower lobe of the left lung, leading to heart and lung failure. Additional wounds to the chest, abdomen and right arm caused blood loss. A bullet entered Kirwan's head below the right eye, fracturing his upper jaw and lodging beneath the lower jaw. Toxicology tests were negative for drugs or alcohol. Michael Crotty, 40, is on trial for allegedly facilitating Kirwan's murder by topping up a mobile phone for Sean McGovern; Crotty pleaded not guilty to the single charge.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Innocent man shot six times on own driveway, murder trial hears. Charges or matters: the single charge. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• December 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
• December 21, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
• December 22, 2016 Incident
• October 20, 2016 Incident
• 2024-01-22 Publication

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Drugs Stage Trial Violent Crime

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