The family of a suspected gunman who opened fire at a Dublin steakhouse, before being tackled and fatally stabbed, have launched a GoFundMe page to raise money to pay for his funeral.
The suspected shooter behind the shocking Christmas Eve bloodshed at Browne’s Steakhouse in Blanchardstown, west Dublin was revealed to be Tristan Sherry.
One man was reported dead, who is believed to be Sherry, and a second man was left seriously injured following the attack.
Marey Hand, who is believed to be Sherry’s mother, has now set up a fundraising page with an an aim to raise €7,000 (approximately £6,077) to cover funeral costs.
‘Heartbroken’, Ms Hand wrote a tribute her ‘amazing son’ who she said was ‘known for his love of motorcycles and loved by many’.
The suspected shooter behind the shocking Christmas Eve bloodshed at Browne’s Steakhouse in Blanchardstown, west Dublin was revealed to be Tristan Sherry (pictured)
The page was set up earlier today and has so far received 27 donations, with €550 donated by family, friends and well-wishers with some sending donations of up to €100.
On the GoFundMe page, Ms Hand wrote: ‘Hi my name is Marey Hand and my son was murdered on Christmas Eve, his name was Tristan Sherry.
‘We made this to raise money for his funeral cost in this difficult time. We are absolutely heartbroken that this has happened.
‘He was well known for his love of motorcycles and was loved by many. He was an amazing Son, Brother, Father and Friend.
‘We can’t believe life has to go on without him’.
Video showed the shocking moment a diner screams ‘someone’s about to get whacked in front of me’ as a gunman storms a Dublin steakhouse and takes fire at a father and son.
Footage shared to social media shows terrified families running for their lives and hiding under tables as shots rang out through Browne’s Steakhouse on Main Street in Blanchardstown on Sunday evening.
One man died and a second man was left seriously injured following the attack. So far, it is believed that the man who died was one of the gunmen.
Sherry’s ‘heartbroken’ mother, Marey Hand, has now set up a fundraising page with an an aim to raise €7,000 (approximately £6,077) to cover funeral costs
This is the shocking moment a diner screams ‘someone’s about to get whacked in front of me’ as a gunman storms a Dublin steakhouse and takes fire at a father and son
Footage shared to social media shows terrified families running for their lives and hiding under tables
A father and a son, who were known to gardaí, were reportedly the targets of the gangland shooting at the popular restaurant.
Gunmen are said to have entered on Christmas Eve, firing at the pair as families and friends enjoying their meal rushed to safety.
The suspected attacker, Tristan Sherry, died after he was overpowered by his intended victims. It is believed he was stabbed to death.
A man who was shot in the neck during the attack is said to be fighting for his life in a Dublin hospital.
It is understood Sherry had targeted a father-and-son who were having dinner at the time. Both Sherry and the injured man are well-known to Gardaí for their involvement in drug crime in the area.
The suspected attacker, Tristan Sherry, died after he was overpowered by his intended victims
Gardai outside Browne’s Steakhouse in Blanchardstown on Christmas morning, following the shocking shooting incident
Police cordon off the area outside the steakhouse where the incident occured
Garda officers at the scene where a man aged in his 20s was pronounced dead after being injured during a shooting incident
Two suspects in the case fled the scene in a white Audi car and Gardaí are calling on anyone with any information to get in touch as soon as possible.
A Garda spokesperson said yesterday: ‘Gardaí are continuing to investigate an incident that occurred at premises on the Main Street in Blanchardstown Dublin 15 at around 8pm on Sunday.
‘A man in his 20s was fatally injured. A second male (aged in his 40s) continues to receive treatment for gunshot wounds. His condition remains serious.
‘An incident room has been established at Blanchardstown Garda Station. Local Gardaí are being assisted by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI).
‘The investigation is being led by a Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) and a Garda Family Liaison Officer (FLO) has been appointed to liaise with both families.
‘An Garda Síochána is aware of videos of the incident and immediate aftermath which are in circulation on social media and messaging apps. We are appealing to the public for these videos not to be further distributed.
‘We are also appealing to the public to be aware of a significant level of speculation, misinformation and disinformation which is in circulation.
‘Gardaí have increased uniform patrols in the Dublin Region, with support from armed patrols, including the Garda Armed Support Unit.
‘Anyone with information on this incident or who may have video footage is asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda Station on 01 666 7000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.’
This has been the second gangland murder of the year. It comes after Brandon Ledwidge, who was in his 20s, was shot dead as he opened the door of his home in Finglas, north Dublin, last month.
Gardaí do not believe the two shootings are linked at this time.