Menu
21/02/2002
Belfast man dies following suicide shooting in Dublin
A Belfast man who walked into a police station in the Republic of Ireland and shot himself in the head in front of Garda has died in hospital.
Colm Peake, 40, who was originally from Belfast, shot himself in front of a number of Gardaí officers and people who were in Fitzgibbon Street Station in north Dublin on Monday.
Mr Peake had been placed on a life support machine in the Mater Hospital in Dublin but later died shortly before 4pm on Wednesday February 20.
Security sources have said he was a former paramilitary and had been linked to the republican splinter group, the Irish National Liberation Army.
The Irish police said Mr Peake walked into the station at about 5.35pm on Monday and approached the counter where a member of the public was being dealt with by a police officer. Taking a gun from his pocket, Mr Peake shot himself in the head.
His girlfriend who called police after hearing public appeals later identified him.
(AMcE)
Colm Peake, 40, who was originally from Belfast, shot himself in front of a number of Gardaí officers and people who were in Fitzgibbon Street Station in north Dublin on Monday.
Mr Peake had been placed on a life support machine in the Mater Hospital in Dublin but later died shortly before 4pm on Wednesday February 20.
Security sources have said he was a former paramilitary and had been linked to the republican splinter group, the Irish National Liberation Army.
The Irish police said Mr Peake walked into the station at about 5.35pm on Monday and approached the counter where a member of the public was being dealt with by a police officer. Taking a gun from his pocket, Mr Peake shot himself in the head.
His girlfriend who called police after hearing public appeals later identified him.
(AMcE)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
27 March 2024
Appeal Following Theft Of 'Lifesaving Equipment' From Fire Station
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following he theft of "lifesaving equipment" from Carryduff Fire Station on Monday, 25 March. At around 8.30pm, it was reported to police that the fire station on the Comber Road was broken into. Around 8.
Appeal Following Theft Of 'Lifesaving Equipment' From Fire Station
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following he theft of "lifesaving equipment" from Carryduff Fire Station on Monday, 25 March. At around 8.30pm, it was reported to police that the fire station on the Comber Road was broken into. Around 8.
23 June 2016
Police Officers Disciplined For Failing To Tell Doctor About Woman's Head Injuries
Two police officers have been disciplined after they failed to let their colleagues and a police doctor know that a woman had sustained a head injury, a Police Ombudsman investigation has concluded. The woman died from bleeding to the brain on 24 February 2014, the day after she suffered the injury.
Police Officers Disciplined For Failing To Tell Doctor About Woman's Head Injuries
Two police officers have been disciplined after they failed to let their colleagues and a police doctor know that a woman had sustained a head injury, a Police Ombudsman investigation has concluded. The woman died from bleeding to the brain on 24 February 2014, the day after she suffered the injury.
14 February 2024
Former City Centre Police Station To Become New 74-Bedroom Hotel
A former police station in Belfast city centre is to be redeveloped for a new 74-bedroom hotel. Belfast City Council's Planning Committee approved the development on Queen Street, along with granting Listed Building Consent to bring the building into use again.
Former City Centre Police Station To Become New 74-Bedroom Hotel
A former police station in Belfast city centre is to be redeveloped for a new 74-bedroom hotel. Belfast City Council's Planning Committee approved the development on Queen Street, along with granting Listed Building Consent to bring the building into use again.
09 April 2024
Drugs, Paraphernalia And Cash Seized In L'Derry Searches
Suspected Class B drugs with an estimated street value of £10,000 has been seized during a search operation in the Waterside are of L'Derry on Monday, 08 April. District Support Team (DST) officers made the seizures, assisted by Tactical Support Group colleagues, during two searches at addresses yesterday morning.
Drugs, Paraphernalia And Cash Seized In L'Derry Searches
Suspected Class B drugs with an estimated street value of £10,000 has been seized during a search operation in the Waterside are of L'Derry on Monday, 08 April. District Support Team (DST) officers made the seizures, assisted by Tactical Support Group colleagues, during two searches at addresses yesterday morning.
19 March 2024
Appeal Following Serious Assault And Robbery In Antrim
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information and witnesses after a man was assaulted and robbed in Antrim during the early hours of Monday, 18 March. The 26-year-old was walking in an alleyway adjacent to Seacash Drive at around 3.50am when he was approached by two men.
Appeal Following Serious Assault And Robbery In Antrim
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information and witnesses after a man was assaulted and robbed in Antrim during the early hours of Monday, 18 March. The 26-year-old was walking in an alleyway adjacent to Seacash Drive at around 3.50am when he was approached by two men.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A mainly dry evening and night with isolated showers dying out and some longer clear spells. Then it will cloud over towards morning with some heavy showers. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
