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Son of Christmas Eve shooting victim used dustpan and brush to strike at gunman, court hears

Summary

The Special Criminal Court heard evidence regarding the December 24, 2023, shooting of Tristan Sherry at Browne's Steakhouse in Blanchardstown. Three men—Noah Musueni, David Amah, and Michael Andrecut—are on trial for his alleged murder, while Jonas Kabangu, Diarmuid O'Brien, and Brandon Hennessy face charges of violent disorder. All accused have pleaded not guilty. The trial, presided over by Mr Justice Kerida Naidoo and two other judges, continues. Prosecution witness Det Gda Dermot Sloan testified that CCTV footage showed O'Brien hiding under a table during the initial gunfire before emerging to strike in Sherry's direction. Hennessy, the victim's son, was also described as using a dustpan and brush to strike at Sherry after the gunman was disarmed. Defense lawyers indicated they would challenge the accuracy of this evidence. The matter remains at the trial stage with no final determination reached.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Son of Christmas Eve shooting victim used dustpan and brush to strike at gunman, court hears. Charges or matters: murder; violent disorder. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• December 24 Incident
• 24 December Hearing Or Sentence
• Christmas Eve Other
• 2024-11-13 Publication

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Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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