Third garda in 7 years to be shot dead on duty

In the space of just seven years three gardaí have been shot dead in the line of duty in Ireland.
Third garda in 7 years to be shot dead on duty

The period between 2013 and 2020 has been the worst since the early to mid 1980s — during the height of the Troubles — for gardaí being shot or murdered doing their job.
The period between 2013 and 2020 has been the worst since the early to mid 1980s — during the height of the Troubles — for gardaí being shot or murdered doing their job.

In the space of just seven years three gardaí have been shot dead in the line of duty in Ireland.

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