Ireland Gardaí appeal for information ahead of 11th anniversary of Andrew Allen murder
Gardaí are appealing for information ahead of the 11th anniversary of the murder of Andrew Allen.
- Reported8 Feb
4 reports - Arrested
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports30 statements extracted from the articles
- whatAndrew Allen was 24 years old when he was murdered (thejournal.ie)
- whatHe was shot in front of his partner (thejournal.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whatHe was pronounced dead at the scene (thejournal.ie, donegallive.ie)
- whatAndrew Allen was shot three times in the bedroom of his home (donegallive.ie)
- whatA car believed to be involved in the murder was found on fire at Churchbrea, Fahan (donegallive.ie)
- whatAndrew Allen was murdered. (extra.ie)
- whatAndrew Allen was 24 years old at the time of his murder (irishmirror.ie)
- whatHe was attacked by a group of people at his home (irishmirror.ie)
- whatHe was pronounced dead at the home later that night (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe murder took place at Links View Park, Buncrana, County Donegal (thejournal.ie)
- whereThe murder took place at Links View Park, Buncrana (donegallive.ie)
- whereThe car was found three miles outside Buncrana (donegallive.ie)
- whereHe was living at Links View Park in Buncrana at the time of his murder (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe murder occurred on 9 February 2012 (thejournal.ie, donegallive.ie)
- whenThe shooting occurred at approximately 9.20pm (thejournal.ie)
- whenHe was shot at approximately 9.20pm (donegallive.ie)
- whenThe appeal is ahead of the 11th anniversary of the murder. (extra.ie)
- whenThe murder occurred at approximately 9.20 pm on 9 February 2012 (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí believe a number of people were involved in the murder (thejournal.ie)
- investigationGardaí believe people were involved in the destruction of evidence (thejournal.ie)
- investigationGardaí believe people were involved in sheltering those involved in the killing (thejournal.ie)
- investigationA number of people have been arrested and questioned in connection with the investigation to date (thejournal.ie)
- investigationGardaí believe people in both Buncrana and Derry City have information that may assist (thejournal.ie)
- investigationGardaí believe a number of people were involved in the murder, destruction of evidence and sheltering the killers (donegallive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationSix people have been arrested and questioned during the investigation (donegallive.ie)
- investigationUp to 700 lines of enquiry were followed over the past 10 years (donegallive.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for information. (extra.ie)
- investigationA number of people have been arrested and questioned in connection with the investigation (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí believe people in Buncrana and Derry City have information that may assist in bringing those responsible to justice (irishmirror.ie)
- otherA group calling itself Republican Action Against Drugs claimed to have carried out the murder two weeks after the killing (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 9 Feb2023Gardai target people in two locations for info on 2012 murder of Andrew Allen
11th anniversary appeal for information; Gardaí believe people in Buncrana and Derry City have information; a number of people have been arrested and questioned to date; no charges mentioned.
victim, Andrew Allen, 24, male, irish (judged from name)Andrew Allen - 9 Feb2023Gardai Appeal For Information Ahead of 11th Anniversary Of Andrew Allen Murder
Gardaí issue an appeal for information marking the 11th anniversary of the murder.
victim, Andrew Allen, irish (judged from name)Andrew Allen - 8 Feb2023Gardai issue new appeal over murder of Andrew Allen
Fresh appeal for information on the eve of the 11th anniversary; details a car found on fire at Churchbrea, Fahan; six people arrested and questioned; up to 700 lines of enquiry followed; Republican Action Against Drugs claimed responsibility two weeks after the killing.
victim, Andrew Allen, 24, male, non-irish (judged from name)Andrew Allen - 8 Feb2023Gardaí appeal for information ahead of anniversary of murdered man Andrew Allen
Provides details of the murder (shot in front of partner at approximately 9.20pm, pronounced dead at the scene), notes gardaí's belief about destruction of evidence and sheltering of those involved, and identifies Derry City as another area where information may be held.
victim, Andrew Allen, 24, male, irish (judged from name)Andrew Allen