Man arrested after Mayo shooting released without charge

A post-mortem has been completed but results aren't being released for operational reasons.

Man arrested after Mayo shooting released without charge

A man in his 80s arrested after a shooting in Co Mayo has been released without charge.

A farmer in his 60s was shot dead at Aghamore near Ballyhaunis shortly before midnight on Tuesday.

A post-mortem has been completed but results aren't being released for operational reasons.

A file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

The victim has been described as a popular man who will be missed.

According to reports, he has been named locally as Brendan Kilduff.

Local councillor John Caulfield said the "wonderful, close-knit farming community" is in shock.

"This is a complete shock to them. They are devastated this morning."

more courts articles

Nine people appear in court over protest outside refugee centre in Dublin Nine people appear in court over protest outside refugee centre in Dublin
DUP calls for measures to prevent Northern Ireland from becoming 'magnet' for asylum seekers DUP calls for measures to prevent Northern Ireland from becoming 'magnet' for asylum seekers
UK's Illegal Migration Act should be disapplied in Northern Ireland, judge rules UK's Illegal Migration Act should be disapplied in Northern Ireland, judge rules

More in this section

Symbol of law and justice in the empty courtroom Man charged with having sword during dangerous driving incident
Watch: Corkonians give their opinions on recognising Palestine State Watch: Corkonians give their opinions on recognising Palestine State
Economic and Social Research Institute report Councils spend €35 million more than estimated on homelessness
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited