Ireland Inquest into gangland murder of Eric Fowler in Coolmine, Dublin
Eric Fowler, a 34-year-old man and father of two, was shot dead by one or more gunmen as he got out of his car at his family home in Blakestown Cottages, Coolmine, Dublin, on 22 December 2018. A getaway car believed to have been used by the killers was later found burnt out at Rusheeney Green in Clonsilla. No prosecutions were pending when an inquest into his death was held, and the jury returned a verdict of unlawful killing by persons unknown, as reported on 12 September 2023. Gardaí said no prosecutions were pending against anyone over the killing.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Eric Fowler, a 34-year-old man and father of two, was killed in what was described as a gangland murder.
- Where
- He was found with fatal gunshot wounds in the driveway of his mother's home, described as his family home in Blakestown Cottages, Coolmine, Dublin.
- A car believed to have been used as a getaway vehicle was found burnt out at Rusheeney Green in Clonsilla.
- When
- He was shot on 22 December 2018 after arriving back at his family home, and was pronounced dead at 7.05pm.
- Cause
- He was ambushed by one or more gunmen as he got out of his car and was shot several times, including once in the head.
- Weapon
- The post-mortem found he died of multiple gunshot wounds to the head and back.
- Investigation
- Gardaí recovered CCTV footage from a GAA club across the road from the scene.
- Gardaí said no prosecutions were pending against anyone over his death.
- Other details
- He is believed to have been the 18th victim of the feud between the Kinahan and Hutch gangs.
- His mother, Therese Esmonde, gave evidence at the inquest about finding him and being told he had been killed.
- In court
- The inquest jury, reported on 12 September 2023, returned a verdict of unlawful killing by persons unknown.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whereEric Fowler was found with fatal gunshot wounds in the driveway of his mother's home. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereA car believed to have been used as a getaway vehicle was found burnt out at Rusheeney Green in Clonsilla. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenEric Fowler was shot after arriving back at his family home on 22 December 2018. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenEric Fowler was pronounced dead at 7.05pm. (irishmirror.ie)
- causeEric Fowler was ambushed by one or more gunmen who shot him several times, including once in the head. (irishmirror.ie)
- weaponThe post-mortem found Eric Fowler died of multiple gunshot wounds to the head and back. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí recovered CCTV footage from a GAA club across the road from the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí said no prosecutions were pending against anyone over Eric Fowler's death. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe inquest jury returned a verdict of unlawful killing by persons unknown. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherEric Fowler was 34 and a father of two. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherEric Fowler is believed to have been the 18th victim of the feud between the Kinahan and Hutch gangs. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 12 Sep2023Mother of gangland murder victim Eric Fowler tells of finding his body
Inquest report on the 2018 killing of Eric Fowler: his mother's evidence, the post-mortem findings, the verdict of unlawful killing by persons unknown, and the statement that no prosecutions are pending.
victim, Eric Fowler, 34, male, irish (judged from name)Eric Fowler