Taoiseach leads tributes to guard shot dead last night in Roscommon

"I extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the Garda who has died in the course of their duties," Mr Varadkar said.
Garda seal off Main Street close to the scene in Castlerea, Co Roscommon, where Detective Garda Colm Horkan died after being shot on Wednesday night. Picture: Niall Carson / PA
Garda seal off Main Street close to the scene in Castlerea, Co Roscommon, where Detective Garda Colm Horkan died after being shot on Wednesday night. Picture: Niall Carson / PA
Thu, 18 Jun, 2020 - 09:19
Joel Slattery

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