Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 8864Fatal shooting · Co. Dublin

Man (40s) shot dead in Dún Laoghaire

A man in his 40s was shot dead at Patrician Park, Kill Avenue, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, at around 8.30am on 5 July 2026. Gardaí say he was shot in the leg and died at the scene. The victim had a large number of criminal convictions, including for selling drugs. No suspect has been named, and no arrest or charge has been reported. Gardaí are investigating, appealing for witnesses, and a post-mortem examination will be carried out in due course.

  1. Reported1 Jul
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
  • A man in his 40s was shot dead in Dún Laoghaire.
  • The man was shot in the leg and died at the scene.
Where
The shooting happened at Patrician Park, Kill Avenue, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.
When
The shooting happened at around 8.30am on 5 July 2026.
Other details
  • The victim had a large number of criminal convictions, including for selling drugs.
  • Road closures are in place on Kill Avenue and Glenageary Road Upper.
  • A post-mortem examination will be carried out in due course and the coroner has been notified.
Investigation
  • Gardaí are investigating the shooting and appealing for witnesses.
  • The scene is preserved for examination by the Garda Technical Bureau.
Charges
No arrest or charge has been reported.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was shot dead in Dún Laoghaire. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatThe man was shot in the leg and bled out at the scene. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe shooting happened at Patrician Park, Kill Avenue. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe shooting happened at around 8.30am on 5 July 2026. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating the shooting. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe scene is preserved for examination by the Garda Technical Bureau. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe victim had a large number of criminal convictions, including for selling drugs. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherA post-mortem examination will be carried out in due course and the coroner has been notified. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherRoad closures are in place on Kill Avenue and Glenageary Road Upper. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Jul2026
    Reportedthejournal.ie, first report
    Man (40s) shot dead in Dún Laoghaire in south Dublin

    First report of the fatal shooting. The article names no victim or suspect and reports no arrest or charge. It also notes the victim's criminal convictions and the road closures and scene preservation.

    victim, 40s, male