53.35337°N 6.25747°W / 53.35337; -6.25747 Gareth Hutch was shot dead in Dublin on Tuesday 24 May 2016.^[1] He was a nephew of Gerry Hutch.^[1][2] He was also a cousin of Gary Hutch and a nephew of Eddie Hutch Snr.^[3]

Shortly before he was shot, Gareth Hutch was issued with a Garda Information Message that there was a threat to his life.^[2]

Gareth Hutch had previously been charged with attempted armed robbery of a van carrying cash in Lucan, but was found not guilty.^[2][4]

His flat in Avondale House had previously been searched by the Gardaí investigating the shooting of David Byrne at the Regency Hotel.^[2]

He had been issued with a Garda Information Message telling him his life was in danger.^[2] Local councillor Noel Ring said he had spoken to Mr. Hutch about moving to a more secure flat.^[5] Mr. Hutch was concerned not only for his own safety but also for his sons'.^[5] He said that he did not want to be shot in front of his son.^[5]

He was shot as he stood next to his car outside the Avondale House Flats on North Cumberland Street on the morning of 24 May 2016.^[2] The two gunmen had trouble starting their getaway car, then fled on foot before getting into another vehicle nearby.^[2] Three to six shots were reported to have been fired.^[2] Two handguns were retrieved from the scene.^[5]

A trial of three defendants before the Special Criminal Court began on 5 June 2018.^[8][9] The defendants pleaded not guilty.^[8][9]

In November 2018 the court found Johnathan Keogh, his sister Regina Keogh and Thomas Fox guilty of the murder.^[10][11] All three were sentenced to life imprisonment by presiding judge Tony Hunt.^[10][11] Johnathan Keogh was found to have fired the shots.^[10][11] Gardai were present around the court and the Garda Public Order Unit was present in the court but there were no incidents.^[10][11]