At about 7.50pm Gardai at Ashbourne responded to a call about a shooting in the Old Mill Estate, Ratoath, Co. Meath.
On arrival, they found a 57 year old man with gunshot wounds. He was in the driver’s seat of his Mercedes car which was parked in the driveway of his home. Medical assistance was summoned and arrived very quickly after that. Dr Curtis, State Pathologist attended the scene and pronounced death later that evening. The deceased was Noel Duggan who lived with his family in the Old Mill Estate.
A male, dressed in dark clothing was seen running from the driveway and across a green towards Millview Apartments which are located on the Fairyhouse Road.
A short time later, Gardai attended at Cairn Court which is just off Glascairn Lane a short distance away on the Fairyhouse Road. They discovered two cars on fire. One of these was a black BMW car and the other was a gold coloured SAAB.
Both scenes were preserved for Technical Examination which was carried out this morning by the Garda Technical Bureau. A SIO and a Family Liaison Officer have been appointed. An incident room has been set up at Ashbourne Garda station. A conference was held last night at Ashbourne Garda Station and again this morning involving local and national units.
Superintendent James Cannon at Ashbourne Garda station this afternoon has made the following appeal:
1. Witnesses who may have seen any person or vehicle near the scene of the shooting which is near to the entrance to the Old Mill Estate or at Cairn Court at the time of the incident or any time recently which may be deemed to be suspicious or out of place.
2. Witnesses who may have seen a dark coloured saloon car, possibly BMW, which was seen leaving the Old Mill Estate at Millview Apartments and heading onto the Fairyhouse Road just after the shooting incident.
3. Witnesses who may have seen a dark coloured saloon car leaving Cairn Court some time later and which was seen leaving towards Ratoath Village.
Superintendent Cannon is appealing for anyone who may have been in the The Old Mill estate or Cairn Court areas and who may have any information on any of the points above to contact Gardai in Ashbourne on 01 8010600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
Previous press releases below refer.
Garda Press Office
Gardaí at Ashbourne investigating the fatal shooting incident which occurred at the Old Mill, Ratoath, Co. Meath last night Wednesday 23rd March 2016 will hold a media briefing this afternoon at 12.30p.m. in Ashbourne Garda Station.
Previous press releases below refer.
Garda Press Office
Gardai can confirm that a male in his 50’s has been pronounced dead at the scene of tonights shooting in Ratoath.
The scene has been preserved for a technical examination by the Garda Technical Bureau and Dr. Michael Curtis from the State Pathologists Office has attended the scene. The body remains at the scene.
A post mortem is scheduled to take place tomorrow at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.
Gardai wish to renew their appeal for witnesses who may have been in and around The Old Mill housing estate in Ratoath, or the Fairyhouse Road this evening and who may have seen anything unusual or suspicious to contact Ashbourne Garda Station on 01-8010600, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
Previous press releases below refer.
Garda Press Office
Garda investigating tonight’s shooting incident in Ratoath wish to appeal for witnesses.
Anyone who was in and around The Old Mill housing estate in Ratoath, or the Fairyhouse Road this evening and who may have seen anything unusual or suspicious, is asked to contact Ashbourne Garda Station on 01-8010600, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
There is currently no update on the injured mans condition.
Previous press release below refers.
Garda Press Office
Gardai are at scene of a shooting incident at The Old Mill housing estate Ratoath, Co Meath this evening. It is believed to have occurred at approximately 7.45pm.
A male has received gunshot injuries. No further details at this point and further updates will follow.
