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Case No. 5341Co. Cork · 28 Jul 2024

Man found dead in Waterfall, Co Cork, death referred to GSOC

A male was found dead at a residence in Waterfall, Co Cork, after gardaí received a report shortly before 10pm on the evening of Sunday 28 July 2024 raising concerns for his safety. A cordon was set up and local Garda negotiators attended the scene. The incident has been referred to GSOC, which is the latest development reported on 29 July 2024. No cause of death, arrest or charge has been reported.

  1. Reported29 Jul
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A male was found dead at a residence in Waterfall, Co Cork.
Where
The incident took place at a residence in Waterfall, Co Cork.
When
  • The fatal incident occurred on the evening of Sunday 28 July 2024.
  • Gardaí received a report shortly before 10pm raising concerns for the safety of a male.
Investigation
  • A cordon was set up at the scene.
  • Gardaí initiated their Operational Command protocol and appointed an On-Scene Commander.
  • Local Garda negotiators attended the scene with help from other Garda units.
  • Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances of the fatal incident.
Other details
The incident has been referred to GSOC.
Cause
No cause of death has been reported.
Charges
No arrests or charges have been reported.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA male was found dead in the residence. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereConcerns for the safety of a man were raised at a residence in Waterfall, Co Cork. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe fatal incident occurred on the evening of Sunday 28 July 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA cordon was set up at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí initiated their Operational Command protocol and appointed an On-Scene Commander. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationLocal Garda negotiators attended the scene with assistance from other Garda units. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe incident has been referred to GSOC. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Jul2024
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Garda probe as man found dead after negotiators called

    Reports a fatal incident in Waterfall, Co Cork, where negotiators attended a cordon and a man was later found dead. The incident has been referred to GSOC. The article gives no cause of death, no names and no arrests.

    victim, male