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Inquest Into Army Officer's Death at Otterburn Training Camp Opens
The death of 25-year-old Captain Philip Gilbert Muldowney during a live firing exercise is under multi-agency investigation, with an inquest adjourned to May 19, 2027.
- Senior coroner Andrew Hetherington opened an inquest on March 19 into the death of Captain Philip Gilbert Muldowney, 25, who died on January 25 following an incident at Otterburn Training Area.
- During a live firing training exercise, investigators including Northumbria Police and the Health and Safety Executive are probing an incident causing a gunshot wound entering the back and exiting the left shoulder.
- Military medics and ambulance crews performed CPR but Capt Muldowney was pronounced dead at the scene; he served as a fire support commander in 129 Battery, and his parents attended the hearing by videolink.
- The coroner adjourned the inquest to May 19, 2027, noting a 'service inquiry' during proceedings at Northumberland Coroner's Court.
- At his February funeral Bishop Kevin Doran said Capt Muldowney brought 'joy and hope', and senior officers, Irish Defence Forces, and his local GAA club attended.
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