Evan Fitzgerald died in June 2025.
Fiosrú is investigating the circumstances that led to death of a man in a Midlands Shopping Centre.
Evan Fitzgerald died after shooting himself outside Carlow’s Fair Green Shopping Centre in June 2025, at a time when he and two friends were facing charges relating to the possession of firearms following a sting operation by An Garda Síochána.
He was described in the Dail as "a vulnerable young man", and concerns were expressed that the Garda sting operation was inappropriate in the circumstances.
Mick Clifford from the Irish Examiner says it would have required very little effort to make inquiries into his background while he was under surveillance:
Laois TD Warns Drug Debts Are Being Collected Through Fear And Intimidation
Bottle And Can Returns Raise Over €300K For Charities This Summer
Lifeboat Press Officer Issues Safety Warning Ahead Of Bank Holiday Weekend
Midlands MEP Slams ‘Fantasy Football’ Economics Over Future of CAP
Offaly Traditional Musician Donal Lunny Passes Away
"A Slap In The Face"- Westmeath Graduate Nurse Pushes For Answers On Job Contract
Westmeath Community Celebrating Tidy Towns 2026 Victory
Westmeath Man Set To Compete In Dublin City Marathon For The First Time