Ireland Five charged over fatal shooting of Private Seán Rooney
Private Seán Rooney, a man, was fatally shot, though the date and location of the incident have not been stated. Suspects were identified in December 2022, and a main suspect was held the following week. In June 2023, five people were charged over his death. Micheal Martin, speaking at the time of the charges, said 'We Want Justice Done'.
- Reported23 Dec
- Arrested27 Dec
- Charged3 Jun
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Private Seán Rooney was fatally shot.
- Where
- The location of the incident has not been stated.
- When
- The date of the incident has not been stated.
- Cause
- The death was caused by a shooting.
- Investigation
- Suspects were identified in December 2022 and a main suspect was held in late December 2022.
- Charges
- Five people were charged over the death in June 2023.
- Other details
- Micheal Martin said 'We Want Justice Done' at the time of the charges.
5 statements extracted from the articles
- chargeFive people have been charged over the death of Pte Sean Rooney. (extra.ie)
- otherThe mother of Private Sean Rooney paid tribute to her late son (extra.ie)
- otherSuspects have been identified in the fatal shooting of Private Seán Rooney. (extra.ie)
- otherA main suspect has been held over the shooting of Private Sean Rooney (extra.ie)
- otherMicheal Martin said 'We Want Justice Done'. (extra.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 3 Jun2023'We Want Justice Done', Says Micheal Martin As Five Charged Over Death Of Pte Sean Rooney
Only the headline and a site search template were captured. The article body is missing, so the place of the incident and the charges are not stated. The Republic of Ireland value is an assumption, since the article does not name a location.
- 27 Dec2022'Main Suspect' Is Held Over Shooting Of Private Sean Rooney
Identifies a 'main suspect' who has been held over the shooting of Private Sean Rooney.
victim, Sean Rooney, male, irish (judged from name)Sean Rooneysuspect - 23 Dec2022Suspects Identified In The Fatal Shooting Of Private Seán Rooney
Article reports that suspects have been identified in the fatal shooting of Private Seán Rooney.
victim, Seán Rooney, irish (judged from name)Seán Rooney - 15 Dec2022Mother Of Late Soldier Pays Tribute To Private Sean Rooney
Tribute paid by the mother of Private Seán Rooney to her late son; no new legal or investigative details provided.
victim, Sean Rooney, male, irish (judged from name)Sean Rooney