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Arrest - Fatal shooting of Michael Barr in Sunset House Pub, Summerhill, Dublin on the 25/4/16

Gardaí investigating the fatal shooting of Michael Barr that occurred at the Sunset House, Summerhill, Dublin 1 on Monday 25th April 2016 have arrested a man.

The man (mid 30s) was arrested this morning in connection with this shooting.
He is detained under the provisions of Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007 as amended and detained at the Bridewell Garda station.


Garda Press Office

Gardaí are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at the Sunset House public house, Summerhill, Dublin 1, last night, Monday 25th April 2016 shortly after 9.30pm.

Two men, not better described entered the public house. One of these men discharged a firearm, fatally injuring a man, aged in his mid 30’s. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

A silver coloured Audi A6 car, partial registration 04C was later recovered on Walsh Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 and has been seized for technical examination. Prior to this car being recovered it is believed that three men left Walsh Road in the direction of Home Farm Road in another silver coloured saloon car.

A full investigation has commenced and an incident room has been established at Mountjoy Garda Station.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, particularly those people who were in the Sunset House public house yesterday evening, Monday 25th April 2016 from 9pm onwards or who may have observed a silver coloured Audi A6 car, partial registration 04C prior to this incident or its discovery on Walsh Road, to contact them at Mountjoy Garda Station on 01 6668600, The Garda Confidential Line, 1800 666111 or any Garda Station.
 

Garda Press Office


Gardaí in Mountjoy are investigating a fatal shooting incident that occurred at a public house in Summerhill, Dublin 1, this evening Monday 25th April 2016 shortly after 9.30pm.

A male aged in his mid 30’s suffered fatal injuries. He was pronounced dead at scene.

There are no further details at present and further updates will be issued.