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Case No. 5883Violent disorder · Co. Dublin

Footage of Browne's Steakhouse shooting shown at preliminary hearing of 17-year-old

On December 24th, at Browne's Steakhouse in Blanchardstown, Dublin, Jason Hennessy snr (48, from Corduff) was shot in a gun attack, and Tristan Sherry (26, from Finglas) died of blunt force trauma to the head after the shooting. Hennessy died in hospital 11 days later. A 17-year-old boy was charged in January with violent disorder by allegedly kicking Sherry, and he denies the charge. At a preliminary hearing reported on 14 May 2024, footage of the incident was shown, the judge agreed with the DPP that the case must go to the Central Criminal Court, and the boy was remanded in continuing custody and will return to the Children's Court in two weeks.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court14 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Video footage of the final moments of Tristan Sherry and the fatal shooting of Jason Hennessy snr was shown at a youth's hearing.
Where
The incident took place at Browne's Steakhouse in Blanchardstown, Dublin.
When
The incident happened on December 24th, and the boy was charged in January; the articles do not state the year.
Weapon
Jason Hennessy snr was shot in a gun attack.
Cause
Tristan Sherry died of blunt force trauma to the head after the shooting.
Other details
  • Jason Hennessy snr (48, from Corduff, Blanchardstown) died in hospital 11 days after the gun attack.
  • Tristan Sherry (26, from Finglas) is described as the gunman.
  • The boy had no prior criminal convictions and maintained his innocence.
Charges
A 17-year-old boy is accused of violent disorder by delivering kicks to Tristan Sherry.
In court
  • The boy faced a preliminary hearing to decide his trial venue.
  • Judge Paul Kelly refused jurisdiction to keep the case in the Dublin Children's Court, where sentences cannot exceed 12 months.
  • The judge agreed with the Director of Public Prosecutions that the boy must be tried at a higher level with co-defendants in the Central Criminal Court.
  • The boy was remanded in continuing custody pending preparation of a book of evidence and will appear again at the Children's Court in two weeks.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatVideo footage of the final moments of Tristan Sherry and the fatal shooting of Jason Hennessy snr was shown at a youth’s hearing. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe incident took place at Browne’s Steakhouse in Blanchardstown. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe boy was charged in January with violent disorder in the restaurant on December 24th. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeTristan Sherry died of blunt force trauma to the head after shooting Jason Hennessy snr at the restaurant. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe 17-year-old boy is accused of violent disorder by delivering kicks to Tristan Sherry. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe boy faced a preliminary hearing to decide his trial venue. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge refused jurisdiction to keep the case in the Dublin Children’s Court, where sentences cannot exceed 12 months. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge agreed with the DPP that the boy must be tried at a higher level with co-defendants in the Central Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe boy was remanded in continuing custody pending preparation of a book of evidence. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe boy will appear again at the Children’s Court in two weeks. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherJason Hennessy snr died in hospital 11 days after the gun attack. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe boy had no prior criminal convictions. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe boy maintained his innocence. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 14 May2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Footage of Tristan Sherry’s death and the shooting of Jason Hennessy snr shown in court

    Reports a preliminary hearing for the 17-year-old accused of kicking Tristan Sherry during the Browne’s Steakhouse shooting, and that the case will go to the Central Criminal Court. The article says the incident was on Christmas Eve, December 24th, without giving the year.

    accused, 17, malevictim, Tristan Sherry, 26, male, irish (judged from name)Tristan Sherryvictim, Jason Hennessy Sr, 48, male, irish (judged from name)Jason Hennessy Sr