Ireland Case No. 6824Murder · Co. Dublin
Gardaí examine properties after death of man stabbed in Lucan
Kevin Walsh, a 35-year-old Dubliner, was found with stab wounds in an apartment in the Shackleton estate in Lucan, Co Dublin, after gardaí were alerted at about 3am on Sunday 7 January 2024. The assault is understood to have happened between the evening of Saturday 6 January and the early hours of Sunday. He was taken to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown, where his condition deteriorated after surgery and he died at about 6.30pm that day. Gardaí set up an incident room at Lucan Garda Station and appealed for witnesses, and by 9 January they were examining two properties while the death was still being assessed as possible murder, with no arrest or charge reported.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Kevin Walsh, a 35-year-old man described as a Dubliner, died after being stabbed.
- Where
- He was found injured in an apartment in the Shackleton estate in Lucan, Co Dublin.
- Gardaí believe he took a taxi from Allenton, Tallaght, to the Shackleton area of Lucan.
- When
- The assault is understood to have occurred between the evening of Saturday 6 January and the early hours of Sunday 7 January 2024.
- Gardaí were alerted by National Ambulance Service personnel at about 3am on Sunday 7 January.
- Cause
- He suffered stab wounds, and detectives believe he became involved in an altercation in the early hours of Sunday.
- Gardaí suspect he was attacked by a person known to him, and have not ruled out that he was attacked elsewhere.
- Other details
- He was taken to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown and was expected to survive after surgery, but his condition deteriorated and he died at about 6.30pm on Sunday 7 January.
- Sources said he had a history of addiction and had previously served prison sentences.
- Investigation
- An incident room was set up at Lucan Garda Station, led by a Senior Investigating Officer, and gardaí appealed for witnesses and for camera or dashcam footage from Allenton and Shackleton.
- The State Pathologist's Office carried out a post-mortem on Monday 8 January, and toxicology findings will be analysed to decide whether the death is treated as murder.
- The apartment was sealed off for examination by the Garda Technical Bureau, and by 9 January gardaí had examined two scenes and were examining two properties.
- Charges
- No arrest or charge has been reported.
44 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal assault. (garda.ie)
- whatA man in his 30s died from injuries suffered in a suspected assault in Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA man in his 30s died from injuries sustained in an assault in Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe victim was taken to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown, where he died on Sunday evening. (irishtimes.com)
- whatKevin Walsh was fatally stabbed in west Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
- whatKevin Walsh died in hospital later on Sunday after his condition deteriorated. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe injured man was found at an apartment in Lucan, Co Dublin. (garda.ie)
- whereThe fatal assault took place in the Lucan area of Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereGardaí believe the victim took a taxi from Allenton, Tallaght, to a residence in Shackleton, Lucan. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereGardaí were called to an apartment in the Shackleton estate in Lucan. (irishtimes.com)
- whereKevin Walsh was found injured in an apartment in Lucan. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe assault is understood to have occurred between Saturday 6 January and the early hours of Sunday 7 January 2024. (garda.ie)
- whenThe fatal assault took place between the evening of Saturday 6 January and the morning of Sunday 7 January 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenGardaí were alerted at about 3am on Sunday to a man in his 30s with serious injuries at an apartment. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenGardaí were called at about 3am on Sunday. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe incident happened in the early hours of Sunday. (irishtimes.com)
- causeThe victim suffered stab wounds. (irishtimes.com)
- causeDetectives believe the victim became involved in an altercation in the early hours of Sunday. (irishtimes.com)
- causeGardaí suspect Kevin Walsh was attacked by a person known to him. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí were alerted by National Ambulance Service personnel to reports of a man in his 30s with serious injuries. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe Office of the State Pathologist has been asked to carry out a post-mortem. (garda.ie)
- investigationAn incident room has been set up at Lucan Garda Station and the investigation is led by a Senior Investigating Officer. (garda.ie)
- investigationRoad users with camera or dash cam footage from Allenton, Tallaght, or Shackleton, Lucan, are asked to make it available. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí are asking the public for information about the incident. (garda.ie)
- investigationAn incident room has been set up at Lucan Garda Station with a Senior Investigating Officer assigned. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe Office of the State Pathologist has been asked to take part, with a post-mortem due on the day of the article. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí appealed for witnesses and for road users with camera or dash cam footage from Allenton and Shackleton. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe apartment was sealed off for examination by the Garda Technical Bureau. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationDetectives suspect the victim was assaulted in the property, possibly by somebody known to him. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationDetectives believe the victim took a taxi from Allenton in Tallaght to the Shackleton area in the early hours of Sunday. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí appealed for witnesses and anyone with information to contact Lucan Garda station. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationMotorists in Tallaght or Lucan with camera or dashcam footage are asked to come forward. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí suspect Kevin Walsh was assaulted in an apartment in the Shackleton Estate in Lucan. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí have not ruled out that Kevin Walsh was attacked elsewhere. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí have sealed off and examined two scenes since the weekend. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationPostmortem and toxicology findings will be analysed to decide whether the death is treated as murder. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationDetectives believe Kevin Walsh took a taxi from Allentown, Tallaght to the Shackleton area. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí appealed for information about Kevin Walsh's movements over the weekend. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe man was taken to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown for treatment. (garda.ie)
- otherThe man died on Sunday 7 January 2024 at about 6.30pm. (garda.ie)
- otherThe injured man travelled by taxi from Allenton, Tallaght, to a Shackleton address in Lucan in the early hours of 7 January 2024. (garda.ie)
- otherA postmortem was due to be carried out on the victim's remains on Monday. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe victim was named locally as Kevin Walsh, a Dubliner in his mid 30s. (irishtimes.com)
- otherKevin Walsh had been expected to survive after surgery on his wounds. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 9 Jan2024Gardaí examining two properties after death of criminal stabbed in Lucan
Initial report of the death of Kevin Walsh after a stabbing in Lucan. Gardaí are examining two properties and the death is still being assessed as possible murder.
victim, Kevin Walsh, 35, male, irish (judged from name)Kevin Walsh - 8 Jan2024Gardaí investigate fatal stabbing of man (30s) in west Dublin
Initial report of the death. The victim was named locally as Kevin Walsh, a Dubliner in his mid 30s. Detectives believe he was assaulted in the apartment, possibly by someone known to him, and a postmortem was due on Monday. No suspect is named.
victim, Kevin Walsh, 30s, male, irish (judged from name)Kevin Walsh - 8 Jan2024Gardai appeal for witnesses after fatal assault in Lucan
First report of the case. Gardaí set up an incident room at Lucan Garda Station and appealed for witnesses. No suspects are mentioned.
victim, 30s, male - 7 Jan2024Witness Appeal: Fatal Assault of a Male, Dublin, 6th - 7th January 2024
Official garda.ie appeal that confirms the death, the hospital, the post-mortem, the incident room and the taxi journey from Tallaght. It names no victim or suspect and says nothing about an arrest.
victim, 30s, male