Man shot thought to be part of a local criminal dispute, say Gardaí

Man shot thought to be part of a local criminal dispute, say Gardaí

By Maurice Garvey

GARDAÍ believe the man shot dead in Clondalkin on Monday night was killed as part of a local criminal dispute.

Thomas Farnan (37) was murdered in his home in Kilcronan Close at approximately 11.43pm after a gunman entered the home and fired a number of shots fatally injuring him.

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Garda sources say there is “no connection at this stage” between the murder of Farnan and that of Michael Barr (35), who was shot and killed just three hours beforehand in Summerhill.

A Garda spokesperson said: “From initial investigations it appears that a lone male entered the hallway of the house and fired a number of shots, fatally injuring a 37-year-old man. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

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“The lone male then left the scene and is believed to have run along Kilcronan Close onto Grand Canal, and then exited onto the green area towards Lock View Road. He is described as wearing all black clothing, black runners, black tracksuit and may have been wearing a balaclava; he is also described as being short in height.”

Mr Farnan had a history of chaotic offending which began in his teens.

He served two short prison sentences for theft, but had not been charged with any crimes for more than a decade.

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A full investigation has been established at Clondalkin Garda Station.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, particularly anyone who was in the area prior to the incident, and immediately after the shooting.

Anyone who may have seen anything unusual or suspicious is asked to contact Clondalkin Garda Station at 666 7600 or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666111.

 

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