Ireland Man charged over 2016 attempted murder in Mulhuddart
Charlie Cooper, then 38, was shot multiple times near his home at Parslickstown, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15, on the night of December 5, 2016, and survived after emergency surgery at James Connolly Hospital. Jason O'Connor, a 45-year-old man, was charged with his attempted murder and with two connected firearms offences, including unlawful possession of a 9mm handgun and 12 rounds of ammunition with intent to endanger life. In August 2023 O'Connor was brought before Judge Cephas Power at Dublin District Court, where he made no reply when charged, indicated no plea, and was granted free legal aid. He was remanded in custody to appear before Cloverhill District Court on September 5, and any bail application must be made to the High Court.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Charlie Cooper, then 38, suffered multiple gunshot wounds and survived after emergency surgery at James Connolly Hospital.
- Where
- The shooting happened near Cooper's home at Parslickstown, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15.
- When
- The shooting happened on the night of December 5, 2016.
- Weapon
- A 9mm handgun was involved in the incident.
- Charges
- Jason O'Connor, 45, was charged with the attempted murder of Charlie Cooper.
- O'Connor also faces two connected firearms charges: unlawful possession of a 9mm handgun and of 12 rounds of ammunition with intent to endanger life.
- O'Connor made no reply when charged.
- Other details
- O'Connor has a current address at Patrick Street, Waterford, according to the Irish Times.
- The District Court cannot consider bail in an attempted murder case, so an application must be made to the High Court.
- In court
- O'Connor was brought before Judge Cephas Power at Dublin District Court; the Irish Mirror reports a late sitting, while the Irish Times says the appearance was on Tuesday and that he did not address the court at Thursday evening's sitting.
- Detective Inspector Liam Donoghue applied for remand in prison, and the defence solicitor consented.
- O'Connor did not address the court and has not indicated a plea.
- O'Connor was granted free legal aid, and no garda objection was made.
- O'Connor was remanded in custody to appear before Cloverhill District Court on September 5.
22 statements extracted from the articles
- whatCharlie Cooper suffered multiple gunshot wounds but survived after emergency surgery. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA man was charged with the attempted murder of a man in Dublin 15. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds but survived after emergency surgery. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe shooting happened near Charlie Cooper's home at Parslickstown, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe shooting happened near the victim's home at Parslickstown, Mulhuddart. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe shooting happened on the night of December 5, 2016. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe shooting happened on the night of December 5th, 2016. (irishtimes.com)
- weaponA 9mm handgun was involved in the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeJason O'Connor is charged with the attempted murder of Charlie Cooper. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeO'Connor also faces two connected firearms charges. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe accused is charged with attempted murder. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe accused is also charged with unlawful possession of a 9mm handgun and 12 rounds of ammunition with intent to endanger life. (irishtimes.com)
- courtO'Connor did not address the court and has not indicated a plea. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtDetective Inspector Donoghue applied for a remand in prison, and the defence solicitor consented. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtJudge Power remanded O'Connor in custody to appear before Cloverhill District Court on September 5. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtO'Connor was granted free legal aid, and no garda objection was made. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe accused was brought before Judge Cephas Power at Dublin District Court. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe accused was remanded in custody charged with the attempted murder. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe accused was granted free legal aid. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe accused was remanded in custody to appear before Cloverhill District Court on September 5th. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe District Court cannot consider bail in an attempted murder case, which requires an application to the High Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe accused made no reply when charged. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 31 Aug2023Man (45) charged over 2016 attempted murder in Mulhuddart
First report of the charge and the District Court appearance. The accused was remanded in custody to Cloverhill District Court on September 5th. The article gives the accused's current address as Patrick Street, Waterford, and says he did not address the court.
accused, Jason O'Connor, 45, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jason O'Connorvictim, Charlie Cooper, 38, male, irish (judged from name)Charlie Cooper - 31 Aug2023Man charged with attempted murder of Dubliner who survived shooting
First report of the charge against Jason O'Connor, who is also charged with unlawful possession of a 9mm handgun and 12 rounds of ammunition with intent to endanger life. He was remanded in custody, and bail must be sought from the High Court.
accused, Jason O'Connor, 45, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jason O'Connorvictim, Charlie Cooper, 38, male, irish (judged from name)Charlie Cooper