Gardaí in Blanchardstown have launched a second murder investigation as part of their wider investigation into the Christmas Eve gangland botch job which has now resulted in a second murder.
A 48-year-old man who was shot in the gun attack at Browne’s steakhouse restaurant has now died from his injuries at the Mater hospital.
Jason Hennessy Senior had reportedly been in a serious condition since the December 24th attack, which repulsed the nation and passed away on Thursday.
The Sunday World reports that his condition had steadily worsened and he died after a few days on life support.
Hennessy Snr. was shot in the neck during the Christmas Eve attack in which the gunman, 26-year-old Tristan Sherry, was overpowered and stabbed to death. It is understood that Hennessy Senior was driven to hospital by a relative after the shooting.
A 22-year-old man appeared before Dublin District Court where he was charged with Sherry’s murder. Michael Andrecut of Dublin 15 was brought before Judge Stephanie Coggans at a special court sitting at the Criminal Courts of Justice and was remanded in custody.
Two other men, including an 18-year-old, have also been arrested in connection with the murder and remain in garda custody. A post-mortem examination will be conducted in the coming days on the body of the deceased male by the State Pathologist.
Gardaí continue to appeal for any witnesses to these incidents or for any persons with video footage to come forward.
Gardaí continue to appeal to any person with any information on these incidents to contact the Garda investigation team. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda Station on 01 666 7000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
