Irish Examiner View: Garda killings show the risk of duties

Garda Colm Horkan’s death on duty was a stark reminder of the dangers faced by gardaí every day.

Garda Colm Horkan, who was murdered by Stephen Silver in Co Roscommon in June 2020. Picture: Garda/PA Wire

The trial of Stephen Silver came to an end this week when he was found guilty of the capital murder of Garda Colm Horkan in Roscommon.

In an altercation, Silver took Horkan’s gun and shot him several times, killing him.