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The family of a suspected gunman in Ireland have launched a GoFundMe to help cover the costs of his funeral after he was stabbed “almost 30 times”.

Tristan Sherry is said to have opened fire at a steakhouse in west Dublin on Christmas Eve, seriously injuring guest Jason Hennessy Senior and killing his son.

Marey Hand – believed to be Sherry’s mother – has now started a fundraising campaign to support her son’s funeral.

She wrote: “Hi, my name is Marey Hand and my son was murdered on Christmas Eve. His name was Tristan Sherry.” We set this up to raise money for his funeral costs at this difficult time. We are absolutely devastated that this has happened.

“He was known for his love of motorcycles and was loved by many. He was a wonderful son, brother, father and friend. “We can’t believe that life has to go on without him.”

On Christmas Day, a shocking video was uploaded to social media showing Sherry lying in the street covered in blood when he was hit in the head with a restaurant chair after the shooting.

Tristan died after being punched and stabbed outside the pub (Image: PA)

A father and son were attacked during dinner on Christmas Eve (Picture: PA)

December 25, 2023 Dublin, Ireland. Blanchardstown shooting. Picture shows: Gardai outside Browne's Steakhouse in Blanchardstown this morning, following a shooting that took place last night at around 8pm. Two men were taken to James Connolly Memorial Hospital for medical treatment. One of these men, in his mid-twenties, died a short time later in hospital. Photo: Leah Farrell / ?? RollingNews.ie

The steakhouse is closed as police investigate (Image: Leah Farrell)

A father and son who were at the restaurant and known to Irish police were said to have been targeted by the gunman, who fired several shots.

Both men were taken from the scene of the accident to the James Connolly Memorial Hospital in the Irish capital, but the younger man was soon pronounced dead.

Footage shared on social media showed terrified families running for their lives and hiding under tables as shots were fired through the restaurant.

It was reported that the attacker may have used a submachine gun – and both victims were reportedly known to gardaí for their involvement in “serious and organized crime”.

Gardaí, the Irish National Police, have launched a criminal investigation into the shooting and believe it is linked to ongoing drug and gun disputes.

The location is closed for forensic investigation and CCTV footage is being collected.

Both victims are known to gardaí for their involvement in serious and organized crime.

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