Ireland Man pleads guilty to conspiracy to murder over 2016 Mulhuddart shooting
Jason "Jay" O'Connor, a 46-year-old man from Whitestown Grove in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, was accused of attempted murder of Charlie Cooper, a man, who was shot multiple times at his home at Parslickstown Green, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15, on 5 December 2016 and was seriously injured but made a recovery. In May 2024 O'Connor was further charged with facilitating a criminal organisation in the commission of two serious offences, murder and drug supply. On 24 June 2024 he pleaded guilty at the Special Criminal Court to the reduced charge of conspiracy to murder and also pleaded guilty to participating in a criminal organisation's activity between August and December 2016. Mr Justice Hunt adjourned the matter to July 30th.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Convicted24 Jun
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Jason "Jay" O'Connor pleaded guilty at the Special Criminal Court to conspiracy to murder Charlie Cooper.
- Charlie Cooper was shot multiple times at his home and seriously injured.
- Where
- The shooting took place at Parslickstown Green, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15.
- When
- The shooting took place on 5 December 2016.
- Weapon
- O'Connor is charged with possession of a 9mm firearm and 12 rounds of 9mm ammunition with intent to endanger life at the same location and date.
- Charges
- O'Connor was originally accused of attempted murder and pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of conspiracy to murder.
- In May 2024 O'Connor was further charged with facilitating a criminal organisation with the commission of two serious offences, murder and drug supply.
- O'Connor also pleaded guilty to participating in a criminal organisation's activity between August and December 2016.
- In court
- Mr Justice Hunt adjourned the matter to July 30th.
- Other details
- Charlie Cooper was treated in hospital and made a recovery.
- The suspect is Jason "Jay" O'Connor, a 46-year-old man of Whitestown Grove, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15.
- The victim is Charlie Cooper, a man.
10 statements extracted from the articles
- whatO’Connor pleaded guilty to conspiracy to murder Charlie Cooper. (irishtimes.com)
- whatCooper was shot multiple times at his home and seriously injured. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe shooting took place at Parslickstown Green, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe shooting took place on 5 December 2016. (irishtimes.com)
- weaponO’Connor is also charged with possession of a 9mm firearm and 12 rounds of 9mm ammunition with intent to endanger life. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeO’Connor had originally been accused of attempted murder and pleaded guilty to the reduced charge. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeO’Connor was further charged last month with facilitating a criminal organisation's commission of murder and drug supply. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeO’Connor also pleaded guilty to participating in a criminal organisation's activity between August and December 2016. (irishtimes.com)
- courtMr Justice Hunt adjourned the matter to July 30th. (irishtimes.com)
- otherCooper was treated in hospital and made a recovery. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 24 Jun2024Man (46) pleads guilty to conspiring to murder
Plea of guilty to the reduced charge of conspiracy to murder at the Special Criminal Court; O’Connor also pleaded guilty to participating in a criminal organisation's activity; adjourned to July 30th.
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