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Case No. 22253Murder (fatal shooting) · Co. Dublin · 1 Mar 2019

Inquest hears no charges over 2019 shooting of David Lynch in Lucan

An inquest at Dublin District Coroner's Court heard that no one was charged with the fatal shooting of David 'Chen' Lynch, 42, outside his home in Balgaddy, Lucan, on 1 March 2019, despite over 400 lines of inquiry being examined. A jury of six women returned a verdict of unlawful killing by person or persons unknown.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court22 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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17 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí believed three different getaway vehicles had been used following the attack. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe first responding gardaí saw black smoke coming from an area while travelling to the scene. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe pathologist found five gunshot wounds on the victim. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatNo alcohol or drugs were found in the victim's system. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe shooting took place outside his house at Foxdene Avenue, Balgaddy, Lucan, Co Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe victim was discovered shortly after 2pm on 1 March 2019. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeA bullet in the chest caused serious injuries to the small intestine and a major blood vessel, resulting in extensive internal bleeding. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí followed up over 400 different lines of inquiry. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe investigation team analysed 60 different pieces of CCTV footage. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigation160 different exhibits were gathered. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThere was no eyewitness to the actual shooting. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtA jury of six women returned a verdict of unlawful killing by person or persons unknown. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMr Lynch had no major criminal convictions. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherGardaí believed he was linked to a criminal gang based in west Dublin and Kildare. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHe may have become involved in a gangland feud between rival groups in Clondalkin and Lucan. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe deceased had reached a €160,000 settlement with the Criminal Assets Bureau in 2019. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHe had previously moved abroad after feeling threatened by former associate Mark Desmond, a Ballyfermot gang leader murdered in 2016. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Feb2023
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Nobody charged with man’s shooting four years ago despite 400 lines of inquiry

    Inquest findings: no charges, no active investigation, over 400 lines of inquiry, 200+ witness statements, 60 CCTV clips, 160 exhibits; jury verdict of unlawful killing by person or persons unknown; pathologist details of five gunshot wounds; background on victim's gang links and €160,000 CAB settlement.

    victim, 42, male, irish (judged from name)