Man who shot his sister dead in tragic accident jailed for two years

Derek Boyd, 28, killed his 34-year-sister, Sandra Boyd, through an accidental discharge of a loaded semi-automatic pistol last March

Derek Boyd pleaded guilty last month to the manslaughter of his sister, Sandra Boyd, at his home in Collins Place, Finglas, Dublin, on March 19 this year.

A man who shot his sister dead in a tragic accident has been jailed for two years.

Derek Boyd, 28, told gardaí that by killing his 34-year-sister through an accidental discharge of an illegally-held loaded semi-automatic pistol last March, he committed “an unpardonable sin” for which he will pay for the rest of his life.