Man remains in custody over killing of Detective Garda Colm Horkan

A man in his 40s remains in custody in Co Roscommon after the killing of Detective Garda Colm Horkan.
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Colm Horkan

Mr Horkan was shot dead while on duty in Castlerea in the Republic in Co Roscommon on Wednesday night.

A man aged in his 40s was arrested on Thursday and remains in custody at Castlerea Garda Station for a second day in a row.

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He can be questioned for up to 72 hours from the time of his arrest.

Mr Horkan was shot dead while on duty in Castlerea in Co Roscommon on Wednesday night.

Gardai believe Detective Horkan’s gun was taken from him after he became involved an altercation while he was on patrol in the town.

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has described the killing as a “random act”.

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Hundreds of local people gathered in Castlerea on Thursday evening for a vigil paying tribute to Detective Garda Horkan.

The post-mortem into his death has been completed and his body is expected to be released to his family in Charlestown, Co Mayo, for burial in the next few days.

Gardai are examining how a State funeral will be held for Detective Horkan given the Covid-19 restrictions as members of the public will also want to pay their respects.

Books of condolence have opened at garda stations around Ireland.

Dublin City Council has opened an online book of condolence, with all messages to be presented to Detective Horkan’s family.