Garda says 'it's a miracle nobody was killed' as he receives Scott Medal for stopping maniac gunman
A hero Garda who helped apprehend a maniac gunman who went on a shooting spree has told how it was a “miracle” that nobody was killed.Sgt Griffin was involved in a dangerous incident in which he and his colleagues came under fire from Stephen Dowling - a deerhunter from Co Carlow who was on alcohol and cocaine when he went on a shooting rampage with a high-powered rifle in the Glenties, Co Donegal in February 2020.
Speaking to reporters afterwards, John Donegan said the death of his father had a massive impact on him and his family.“I suppose sorrow entered our lives that day and we still have that. It had an awful effect on us all our lives,” he said. Thug Devoy was jailed for 15 years over the horror incident which officers believe could have been far deadlier - were it not for the brave actions of their colleagues.
A bronze medal was also given posthumously for Sergeant Daniel Kelleher, who provided armed cover to his colleagues as they escorted a prominent businessman, who had been abducted, to safety on November 24, 1983. Despite the active shooting and in full knowledge of the potential danger, Detective Garda Kelleher provided armed cover to other Garda members who were escorting Mr. Tidey to safety.
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