IRISHMAN SHOT DEAD IN OZ

Police charge suspect after Sligo-born Damian killed in is home

- NICOLA DONNELLY

THE death of an Irishman in a shooting incident in Australia has left his community back home "shocked".

Damian Conlon, from Co Sligo, died from a gunshot wound in his home in New South Wales yesterday morning.

A 57-year-old man was charged with murder and will face court today.

A Sligo local told the Irish Mirror: "It's a complete shock to his family, everyone is rallying around them."

A SLIGO man shot dead at his home in Australia had been looking forward to spending the rest of his life "in the best country in the world" as a citizen.

Damian Conlon, who was in his late 30s, died at the scene from a gunshot wound - despite efforts by NSW Ambulance paramedics to save his life.