In brief
Gardaí responded to the fatal shooting of 40‑year‑old Jamey Carney in Killarney, County Kerry, and are now engaging with Jordanian police. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan confirmed that the suspect, a person of interest who fled by bus to Dublin and then a Middle‑Eastern flight, will be pursued despite the absence of an extradition treaty. Interpol and Europol have been alerted, and Gardaí say they will follow every available lead. O’Callaghan emphasized cooperation with international partners and expressed condolences to the victim’s family.
Irish Police to Seek Jordanian Suspect in Killarney Murder
Gardaí are set to collaborate with Jordanian law‑enforcement agencies following the death of Jamey Carney, a 40‑year‑old woman who was pronounced dead at her Killarney home. The justice minister confirmed that the suspect will be pursued across borders.
The police were first dispatched after a call to an address in the Homeland housing estate where the victim, originally from New York and living with her daughter, was found seriously injured. Gardaí identified her as Jamey Carney and declared her dead on the scene.
In a statement to RTÉ, Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said, "No matter where you are, the gardaí will seek to pursue you." He emphasized that Gardaí are in contact with international partners to track the suspect.
O’Callaghan noted that the suspect has left the jurisdiction and may have traveled to Dublin by bus followed by a flight to the Middle East. He added that there is no extradition treaty between Ireland and Jordan, making legal proceedings challenging.
Interpol and Europol were alerted to the case, and Gardaí are pursuing a clear line of inquiry. The police described the suspect as a "person of interest" but have not publicly identified him.
O’Callaghan expressed his condolences to Carney’s family and stressed that Gardaí will pursue every available line of inquiry to bring the person charged with an offence to justice in Ireland.
