Gun death inquiry is scaled down

The Gardai yesterday scaled down its investigation of the death of a Shannonbridge, Co Roscommon, artist, Mr David Macklin, who…

The Gardai yesterday scaled down its investigation of the death of a Shannonbridge, Co Roscommon, artist, Mr David Macklin, who was found dead in his home last Saturday morning. A firearm was recovered from the family home.

Gardai are not seeking anyone else in relation to the death of the 25-year-old, who was buried yesterday.

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