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Case No. 5638Murder; violent disorder; possession of a submachine gun · Co. Dublin · 24 Dec 2023

Six men and teenager to be tried in Special Criminal Court over killing of Tristan Sherry

Tristan Sherry, described as a gunman, was killed at Browne's Steakhouse on Main Street, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, on 24 December 2023, and Jason Hennessy snr died 11 days after being shot. Four men, Noah Musueni (18), Wayne Deegan (26), David Amah (18) and Michael Andrecut (22), are charged with murdering Sherry, Jonas Kabangu and a juvenile who cannot be named are charged with violent disorder, and Jaures Kumbu is charged with possession of a submachine gun. The State applied for all seven accused to be tried in the non-jury Special Criminal Court, and Mr Justice Tony Hunt granted the order in June 2024. All matters were adjourned to 1 July.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court19 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Tristan Sherry, described as a gunman, was killed.
Where
The killing took place at Browne's Steakhouse, Main Street, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15.
When
The killing took place on 24 December 2023.
Cause
Key facts say Sherry shot and fatally injured Jason Hennessy snr at the steakhouse, while the articles describe Sherry as the man killed.
Other details
  • Jason Hennessy snr died 11 days after being shot.
  • The Special Criminal Court is non-jury and can hear cases where the Director of Public Prosecutions certifies that the ordinary courts are inadequate.
Charges
  • Four men, Noah Musueni (18), Wayne Deegan (26), David Amah (18) and Michael Andrecut (22), are charged with murdering Tristan Sherry.
  • Jonas Kabangu is charged with violent disorder on Main Street, Blanchardstown, on the same date.
  • A juvenile who cannot be named is charged with violent disorder at the same location.
Weapon
Jaures Kumbu is charged with possession of a submachine gun under Section 27A(1) of the Firearms Act.
In court
  • The State applied under Section 49(1) of the Offences Against the State Act for all seven accused to be tried in the Special Criminal Court.
  • Mr Justice Tony Hunt granted the order for all seven cases to go to the Special Criminal Court.
  • All matters were adjourned to 1 July.
14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTristan Sherry was killed at Browne’s Steakhouse in Blanchardstown. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe killing took place at Browne’s Steakhouse, Main Street, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe killing took place on 24 December 2023. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeSherry shot and fatally injured Jason Hennessy snr at the steakhouse. (irishtimes.com)
  • weaponThe charge against Jaures Kumbu relates to a submachine gun, under Section 27A (1) of the Firearms Act. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeFour men are charged with the murder of Tristan Sherry. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeJonas Kabangu is charged with violent disorder at Main Street, Blanchardstown, on the same date. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeA juvenile who cannot be named is charged with violent disorder at the same location. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeJaures Kumbu is charged with possession of a submachine gun. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe State applied for the seven accused to be tried at the Special Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMr Justice Tony Hunt granted the order for all seven cases to go to the Special Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtAll matters were adjourned to 1 July. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherTristan Sherry is described as a gunman. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherJason Hennessy snr died 11 days after being shot. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Jun2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Six men and teenager to be tried in Special Criminal Court in connection with killing of Tristan Sherry

    Covers the Special Criminal Court transfer of seven accused in the Tristan Sherry killing, with the accused named and charges listed. No existing case in the list matches this incident.

    victim, Tristan Sherry, 26, male, irish (judged from name)Tristan Sherryvictim, Jason Hennessy snr, male, irish (judged from name)Jason Hennessy snraccused, Noah Musueni, 18, named, non-irish (judged from name)Noah Musueniaccused, Wayne Deegan, 26, named, irish (judged from name)Wayne Deeganaccused, David Amah, 18, named, non-irish (judged from name)David Amahaccused, Michael Andrecut, 22, namedMichael Andrecutaccused, Jonas Kabangu, 18, named, non-irish (judged from name)Jonas Kabanguaccused, Jaures Kumbu, 18, named, non-irish (judged from name)Jaures Kumbuaccused