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Case No. 5341Co. Cork · 28 Jul 2024

Man found dead in Waterfall, Co Cork under investigation

A man was found dead in a residence in Waterfall, Co Cork, on the evening of Sunday 28 July 2024, following the discharge of a firearm. Gardaí were alerted shortly before 10pm to concerns for the safety of the man, and a cordon was established at the scene. Local Garda negotiators attended with assistance from other units, and the Operational Command protocol was initiated. The incident has been referred to GSOC, and Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances.

  1. Reported29 Jul
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man died following the discharge of a firearm.
Where
The incident occurred at a residence in Waterfall, Co Cork.
When
The fatal incident occurred on the evening of Sunday 28 July 2024, shortly before 10pm.
Investigation
  • A cordon was established at the scene and local Garda negotiators attended with assistance from other units.
  • Gardaí initiated their Operational Command protocol and appointed an On-Scene Commander.
  • The incident has been referred to GSOC.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man died following the discharge of a firearm. (extra.ie)
  • 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, its 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
  2. 29 Jul2024
    Reportedextra.ie, first report
    Man dies following discharge of firearm in Co Cork

    Article body is template code only; the headline is the sole source of content.

    victim, male