Gardaí launch murder investigation into death of 19-year-old man

Conor O'Brien was found dead at a house in the Enfield area having sustained a gunshot wound at around 8.30am on Friday.

Gardaí have launched a murder investigation after a man in his late teens was found was dead in Co Meath.

The victim has been identified as 19-year-old Conor O'Brien.

Mr O'Brien was found dead at a house in the Enfield area having sustained a gunshot wound at around 8.30am on Friday.

The scene remains sealed off at this time subject to further forensic examination.

Gardaí attended at the scene and sealed off the house for a technical examination, which included an initial inspection by the state pathologist.

Mr O'Brien's remains were removed to the mortuary at Our Lady's Hospital, Navan, where a post mortem was conducted this morning by chief state pathologist Linda Mulligan.

"Preliminary information supplied by the Chief State Pathologist confirmed Conor O’ Brien suffered a fatal gunshot injury."

No firearm has been recovered at the scene.

A senior investigating officer has been appointed and an incident room has been established at Trim Garda Station.

The discovery of the body of a man in his late teens was made in "unexplained circumstances" gardaí said.

No arrests have been made yet, gardaí said.

Mr O'Brien, originally from Gorey in Co Wexford, had been living at a "self-contained apartment" at the rear of the house for a number of months.

Gardaí say a number of people report hearing "a single bang" on the evening of Thursday, August 26. It is believed that Mr O'Brien has been in contact with a relative at around 8pm on the same night.

Gardaí have again appealed for anyone who was travelling on the Trim Road at Enfield between 8pm last night and 7am this morning and who observed any unusual activity, to contact with them.

They are also appealing to any road users who were travelling in the area during these times and who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Trim Garda Station on 046 9481540.