Meath Gunshot Victim Named Locally As Investigation Continues

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Gardaí are conducting a murder investigation following the discovery of a body of a man  with a fatal gunshot injury, at the rear of a  residence in Enfield, County Meath on Friday morning , 27th August. The man has been identified as Conor o’Brien. No firearm has been recovered at the scene. Conor O’ Brien, was 19 years and originally from Gorey, Co. Wexford.

He has been residing in Enfield for a number of months in a self contained apartment at the rear of the main residence, owned by a family relative. A family liaison officer has been appointed to the O’ Brien family, and An Garda Síochána continues to support the family as they deal with this tragic incident.

Investigations to date have determined that Conor was in contact with a family relative at approximately 8pm on the evening of Thursday 26th August. Investigations have also determined that a number of persons heard a single ‘bang’ on the evening of Thursday 26th August. Anyone with information is asked to contact Trim Garda Station on 046 9481540, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.