Mother, father and autistic son suffered violent deaths, gardaí say

Gardaí (Irish Police), Drumgawna, three members of a family found dead in their homes in Louth, said that they were subjected to “violent” deaths.

56 -year -old Louise O’Connor, 54 -year -old husband Mark O’Connor and 27 -year -old sons Evan O’Connor confirmed the names of the victims as Evan O’Connor.

Supt Andrew Watters told reporters, he said it was a murder incident and post -death exams will begin on Tuesday morning.

A man in his 30s remained in custody and Supt Watters said Gardaí did not call another person at this point, depending on this research.

The O’Connor family is very well -known and respected in a statement to the journalists gathered at the Drogheda station station.

“They are good neighbors and an integral part of their local communities in Drumgawna, and the wider region of Louth and Monaghan.” He said.

Officers, surviving family members “as they agree with this tragedy” will support, he added.

Supt Watters, “as the violent death of his neighbors” as “Drumgawna community will support the community, he added.

Gardaí, including an armed response unit, was called home shorter than 10:00 on Monday.

Property is on a rural road near the villages of Kilanny, Luth and Tallanstown in Drumgownna and close to the Luth/Monaghan border.

Evan was autistic and joined a day care center in Drogheda.

Irish publisher Rté said that the bodies were found by a staff called to the family’s house to take Evan to Evan.

He also said that Gardaí excluded the use of firearms during the incident.

Mr and Mrs. O’Connor actively campaigns for better services for autistic people in their societies.

In 2003, they were among a small group of parents who helped the establishment of Drogheda Abacas Private School in Louth County and Evan was one of the first students.

On the Facebook page, the staff at the school, the “the deepest sadness” on the death of the family paid tribute to the family.

Ev Evan joined Abacas for 14 years. He grew up with us, ”the school said.

Mr and Mrs. O’Connor’un “sons evan and passionate advocates for all autistic people,” he added.

“They campaign for school and youth clubs, lobbyed and donated, and always remembered Abacas and autistic people for their inheritance.”

The school said that Mr. O’Connor is also a member of the Board of Directors of Autism Support Louth and Meath, and that he works as a “professional advocate for disabled people”.

RTé’s Marc O’driscoll, BBC’s Günaydın Ulster program O’Connors played an active role in the community.

“Mr. O’Connor worked for the national advocacy service that supports people with disabilities,” he said.

“Mrs. O’Connor often collected money for charity institutions and also encouraged volunteering in some parts of the developing world.”

In addition to charity studies, Mrs. O’Connor was a caregiver for the son of Evan.

Mr. O’Connor, a member of the North Eastern runners Dundalk, on the deaths “tremendous sadness and shock,” he said.

“His devotion to sports was a source of inspiration for all of us, dedi the club said in a statement.

He added that “his kindness and soul enriches our entire community” and that his family will “be deeply missed by all your club friends”.

The club, “members to come together and support each other in the coming days to organize a way to organize” he said.

Gardaí established an event room at the Ardee Garda Station and objected to everyone who had knowledge of deaths to communicate with them.

They also appointed a family contact officer to support the deceased’s relatives and inform the investigation.