Ireland Michael Carroll awaits sentence over 2016 shooting of John Hutch, Dublin
On 2 September 2016, a revolver was emptied at John Hutch, a brother of Gerard 'The Monk' Hutch, at his home on Drumalee Avenue, North Circular Road, Dublin 7. Michael Carroll was originally charged with his attempted murder, and he later pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life and to the attempted murder of Edward Staunton at Railway Street, which he was charged with on 26 March 2017. At a sentencing hearing before the Special Criminal Court on 31 July 2023, counsel asked for part of the sentence to be suspended, and the judge said a significant sentence would be needed. The matter was adjourned to 2 October 2023, and no sentence has been imposed yet.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Convicted31 Jul
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Michael Carroll was originally charged with the attempted murder of John Hutch, a brother of Gerard 'The Monk' Hutch.
- Where
- The shooting took place at John Hutch's home on Drumalee Avenue, North Circular Road, Dublin 7.
- When
- The shooting took place on 2 September 2016.
- Weapon
- A revolver was emptied at John Hutch during the shooting.
- Cause
- Counsel said Carroll carried out the shooting to ingratiate himself with organised criminals because of his drug debts.
- Charges
- Carroll pleaded guilty to a new charge of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life.
- Carroll was charged with twice attempting to murder Edward Staunton on 26 March 2017.
- Carroll pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of Edward Staunton at Railway Street.
- In court
- At a sentencing hearing on 31 July 2023, counsel asked the Special Criminal Court to consider suspending part of the sentence.
- The judge adjourned the matter to 2 October 2023.
- Sentence
- The judge said he would have to impose a significant sentence.
- No sentence has been imposed yet.
- Other details
- Counsel said Carroll had been doing very well in prison until a recent substantial problem and would need ongoing help.
- John Hutch has since died.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whatCarroll was originally charged with the attempted murder of John Hutch. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe shooting was at Hutch's home on Drumalee Avenue, North Circular Road, Dublin 7. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe shooting took place on 2 September 2016. (irishtimes.com)
- causeCounsel said Carroll carried out the shooting to ingratiate himself with organised criminals because of his drug debts. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeCarroll pleaded guilty to a new charge of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeCarroll was also charged with twice attempting to murder Edward Staunton on March 26, 2017. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeCarroll pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of Staunton at Railway Street. (irishtimes.com)
- courtCounsel asked the Special Criminal Court to consider suspending part of the sentence. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge adjourned the matter to October 2. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceThe judge said he would have to impose a significant sentence. (irishtimes.com)
- otherJohn Hutch has since died. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 31 Jul2023‘Intense help’ needed for gunman who shot Gerard Hutch’s brother to ingratiate himself with Kinahans, court told
Sentencing hearing: counsel asked the court to consider suspending part of the sentence, the judge said a significant sentence would be needed, and the matter was adjourned to October 2. No sentence has been imposed yet. Adds the guilty plea details and the alleged motive.
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