"The carer rang 999 after she found Mark O'Connor's body at the front gates of the property. His son, Evan, was later found lying on the ground at the side of the house and Ms O'Connor was found in an upstairs room. The suspect (31), who was known to the victims, was later arrested by armed detectives. He is currently detained at a station in the garda north west region and can be held for up to 24 hours."
"Mark and Louise, who were in their 50s, had recently celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary. Their son Evan, who was in his 20s, lived with them in the family home and had autism. The Armed Response Unit was one of several garda units which attended the scene this morning. Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan said there was no further threat to the public following the "criminal act"."
Three members of the O'Connor family—Mark, Louise and their son Evan—were found at their home in the Drumgowna area near Tallanstown after a care worker raised the alarm this morning. The carer discovered Mark O'Connor's body at the front gates, found Evan lying at the side of the house, and located Ms O'Connor in an upstairs room. A 31-year-old male known to the victims was arrested by armed detectives and is detained under Section 4 in the Garda North West Region for up to 24 hours. The Offices of the Coroner and the State Pathologist have been notified. Gardaí say they are not seeking anyone else and investigations are ongoing. Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan said there is no further threat to the public.
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