Gardaí investigating the fatal shooting of a man that occurred at Old Commons Road, Blackpool, Cork this evening, Wednesday 7th December 2016 will hold a media briefing tomorrow morning, Thursday 8th December 2016 at 11.45am.
Media are asked to assemble at Blackpool Church, (Church of the Annunciation), close to the scene. Superintendent Michael Comyns, Mayfield Garda station will brief the media at the scene.
Gardaí would also like to renew their appeal for witnesses. They are interested in hearing from anyone who may have seen anything unusual or suspicious in or around Old Commons Road, particularly between Blackpool Church and the junction of Pophams Road/Old Commons Road, between the hours of 3.30pm and 5.30pm, Wednesday 7th December 2016.
In addition anyone who may have seen anything unusual or suspicious in or around Redemption Road/Seminary Road, Blackpool or Killeens, Cork where partially burned out cars were later found is asked to contact them at Mayfield Garda Station on 021 4558510, The Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station. Media attending are asked to confirm same to pressoffice@garda.ie
Note: Correction from previous press release. Scene of incident is Old Commons Road and not Great William O’Brien Street as originally informed.
Garda Press Office
Gardaí are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at Great William O’Brien Street, Blackpool, Cork this evening, Wednesday 7th December 2016 at approximately 5pm. One man, aged in his late 30’s, suffered apparent gunshot wounds.
The injured man received medical assistance at the scene. He was taken to Cork University Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. A post mortem is to be arranged.
The scene at Great William O’Brien Street is preserved. Gardaí have located two partially burnt out vehicles, at Redemption Road, Blackpool and at Killeens, County Cork. These scenes have also been preserved for technical examination.
No other injuries have been reported. No arrests have been made.
Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information, particularly those who may have been in the vicinity of Great William O’Brien Street and or The Church of the Annunciation, Blackpool this afternoon between the hours of 3.30pm and 5.30pm to contact them at Mayfield Garda Station on 021 4558510, The Garda Confidential Line 1800 666111 or any Garda Station.
