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Michael Downing (25)

Constable

20/10/1919 shot
Michael Downing
👁️ 33 · recorded since 09/2026
Last duty station Dublin Metropolitan Police (DMP)
Cause of death shot
Date of death 20/10/1919
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THE STORY

Circumstances of death

Colleague Downing was on patrol near Christchurch in the Liberties at night on October 19, 1919, and was about to cross the street when a man across the street drew a revolver and shot him.
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