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Teen accused of removing submachine gun from Tristan Sherry shooting scene admits firearms offence

Date
2024-10-07

Stage
Appeal

Primary locality
Blanchardstown

County
Dublin

Summary

In the Special Criminal Court, Jaures Kumbu, 18, pleaded guilty to a firearms offence arising from the Christmas Eve 2023 shooting at Browne's Steakhouse in Blanchardstown. Kumbu was charged with possessing a sub-machine gun in circumstances giving rise to the reasonable inference that he did not have it for a lawful purpose. The State's case, presented during a previous bail hearing at the Court of Appeal, alleges Kumbu removed the weapon from the scene where Tristan Sherry was killed after fatally shooting Jason Hennessy Senior. Gardaí stated they currently have no idea where the firearm is. Mr Justice Kerida Naidoo, presiding in the three-judge court, adjourned sentencing until November 4. Kumbu was originally scheduled to stand trial with six others accused of various offences related to the incident. Those trials are expected to begin later this year. Among the co-accused, five individuals are charged with Sherry's murder. Additionally, Jonas Kabangu and an unnamed young man who turned 18 after being charged are accused of violent disorder at the same location on that date. The matter regarding Kumbu's sentence remains pending due to the adjournment.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Teen accused of removing submachine gun from Tristan Sherry shooting scene admits firearms offence. Charges or matters: violent disorder at the same location on that date, as is a young man who turned 18 after being charged and cannot be named; a firearms offence. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

December 24, 2023 Incident
November 4 Adjournment
Christmas Eve Incident
Christmas Eve 2023 Other
2024-10-07 Publication

Case subjects

Jonas Kabangu

Accused

Charges: violent disorder at the same location on that date, as is a young man who turned 18 after being charged and cannot be named (Alleged Or Contested)

Tristan Sherry

Appellant

Charges: a firearms offence; violent disorder at the same location on that date, as is a young man who turned 18 after being charged and cannot be named (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: Mr Justice Kerida Naidoo, presiding in the three-judge court, adjourned sentencing until November 4.