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First pic of cop gunned down in the street as pals pay tribute
This is the first picture of a policeman shot dead in the street shortly before midnight.Colleagues paid tribute to “respected” Colm Horkan after the cop was gunned down in Castlerea, Ireland, on Wednesday.A man in his 40s was arrested in connection with the investigation and is currently detained in Castlerea Garda Station.A Garda spokesman said: "It is with deepest sadness An Garda Síochána confirms the death of our colleague, resulting from fatal gunshot wounds received during an incident in Castlerea shortly before midnight on Wednesday 17th June 2020."President of the Garda Representative Association, Jim Mulligan paid tribute to the "greatly respected" Horkan.He said: "On behalf of the GRA, I extend our deepest sympathy to the family