Fiosrú investigation finds no wrongdoing by Gardaí in Carlow shopping centre shooting
Fiosrú has concluded its investigation into Gardaí on the day that Evan FitzGerald died by suicide in Fairgreen Shopping Centre
Fiosrú, the Office of the Police Ombudsman, has found through its investigation that no wrongdoing by Gardaí took place at Fairgreen Shopping Centre the day that Evan Fitzgerald died.
An independent investigation took place following the incident in Carlow on June 1st 2025 in which Evan Fitzgerald shot himself.
Fiosrú opened an independent statutory investigation into the incident following a mandatory referral from An Garda Síochána, which Fiosrú received on 2 June 2025.
A Garda Superintendent made the referral, which required Fiosrú to establish whether an act or omission of a Garda or Gardaí may have resulted in a person’s death or serious harm.
By law, the scope of Fiosrú’s investigation related exclusively to events at the shopping centre on 1 June 2025 and potential acts or omissions by gardaí who responded to the incident.
Fiosrú’s investigation found no criminal offence or disciplinary breach by Gardaí who responded to 999 calls at Fairgreen Shopping Centre on 1 June 2025.
Fiosrú’s independent investigation into this matter is now closed.
The investigators have continued to liaise with Evan Fitzgerald’s family, who have been notified of the outcome of the investigation.
In addition, relevant Gardaí who responded to the incident have been notified of the outcome of the investigation.
Fiosrú extends its sincere condolences to the family members for their tragic loss.
The inquest into Evan Fitzgerald’s death is yet to take place.