Man shot his uncle dead ‘in the heat of the moment’

A man told gardaí that he shot his uncle dead ‘in the heat of the moment’ after his uncle made a comment about somebody who had made an allegation of sexual abuse against him (the deceased).

David Cully, aged 24, has admitted the manslaughter of his uncle, Edward O’Connor, by shooting him in the back. However, Mr Cully of Kilshane Road, Finglas West has pleaded not guilty to murdering the 41-year-old at Ballycoolin Road, Finglas West on December 15, 2013.

He is currently on trial at the Central Criminal Court.