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Detective Garda Colm Horkan; Castlerea, County Roscommon

This afternoon.

Via RTÉ

Detective Garda Colm Horkan was shot at 15 times with his own official firearm in Castlerea, Co Roscommon, RTÉ News has learned.

Det Garda Horkan, who was from Co Mayo, was shot several times after he stopped a man driving a motorbike on Main Street in the town just before midnight. He died at the scene

…It is understood Det Garda Horkan was on patrol in the town when he got out of his vehicle to engage with someone.

He became involved in a physical altercation and called for assistance.

It appears the detective’s official firearm was taken from him during the incident and shots were fired at the garda.

Man fired 15 shots at garda with official firearm (RTÉ)

Earlier:

This morning.

RTÉ reports:

A garda detective has died in a shooting incident in Castlerea, Co Roscommon.

The shooting happened near Castlerea Garda Station on the main street of the town late last night.

The armed detective, who is from Co Mayo, was on duty on his own in Castlerea when he was shot just before midnight.

…It is understood the garda was on patrol in the town when he got out of his vehicle to engage with someone.

He became involved in a physical altercation and called for assistance.

It appears the detective’s official firearm was taken from him during the incident and a number of shots were fired at the garda.

Garda dies after shooting in Castlerea, Co Roscommon (RTE)

UPDATE:

In a statement the Garda Representative Association president Jim Mulligan has said:

“On behalf of the GRA, I extend our deepest sympathy to the family of our colleague fatally shot in the line of duty in Castlerea, Co Roscommon overnight.

“Our brave colleague died as result of injuries sustained when he was responding to an incident. He was based in Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon, in the Castlerea District.

“A native of Co Mayo, he joined An Garda Síochána in 1995, and was an experienced detective greatly respected by colleagues.

“He is survived by his father, sister and four brothers.

“Our thoughts are with his family and colleagues at this very distressing time.

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.”