Accused denies capital murder of garda in Castlerea, Co Roscommon, in June 2020
He has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and the jury have been told the main issue in the trial is Mr Silver’s state of mind at the time of the shooting.
“So how can you say you didn’t know he was a garda?” Det Inspt Hanley asked. Mr Silver remained silent. Det Inspt Hanley said Mr Silver had told gardaí that once he had possession of the gun, he came away from the garda and there was a distance of about a metre between them.He continued: “Why are we having a State funeral for Colm Horkan when he should be home with his family, and you should be home with your family but you’re not. You’re here as a result of your actions and Colm Horkan is dead as a result of your actions.
She said shortly after, she heard a gunshot followed by further shots which came “really fast” one after another.
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