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Steakhouse gunman 'deserved' being beaten to death, son of shooting victim told gardai
Summary
In a trial before the Special Criminal Court, Brandon Hennessy, aged 21, denies a charge of violent disorder linked to the December 24, 2023, shooting at Browne's Steakhouse in Blanchardstown. Hennessy, who was present at the restaurant with his father, claims he acted in self‑defence and was provoked by the gunman, Tristan Sherry, who fatally shot his father and was later beaten to death. Hennessy criticises Gardaí for their delayed response and alleges they failed to protect his family. He also accuses the police of not arresting the second gunman. The court heard CCTV footage and Hennessy's statements, but he maintains his innocence and has pleaded not guilty. The trial continues with other accused individuals also pleading not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Steakhouse gunman 'deserved' being beaten to death, son of shooting victim told gardai. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- December 24 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 28 Incident
- January 23 Incident
- Christmas Eve Other
- 2024-11-20 Publication
Why: Photo: Collins) Christmas Eve gunman Tristan Sherry, who was beaten to death after fatally shooting Jason Hennessy Senior, "deserved it" because he came to a busy restaurant to "slaughter everyone", one of Hennessy's sons told gardai. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Places mentioned
- Special Criminal Court
- presented himself at Blanchardstown Garda Station
- Blanchardstown
- when the garda station
- Corduff Park
- Portrane Road
- Sheephill Avenue
- Corduff Place
- Blanchardstown
- Sheephill Avenue
- Dublin
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