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Shooting incident in Kilcock, Kildare on the 6/12/11

Gardai in Leixlip are investigating the circumstances of a shooting incident in Kilcock, Co Kildare on the 6th December 2011, 1 man was injured.

The incident occurred between 11.45am and 12 noon on the 6th December 2011 when a male (25 yrs) who was sitting in his car at Brayton Park, Kilcock received gun shot injuries. He was taken to Blanchardstown hospital where he is being treated for his injuries.


The Gardai are appealing for witnesses who may have seen unusual or suspicious activity in the following areas:

1.   In Brayton wood where the incident took place  before or after the time of the shooting (11.45am-12noon).

2.   A dark coloured car was found burnt out at Courtown Wood, Kilcock whick is approx. 1km from original scene.

3.   A dark grey coloured car which was found abandoned on the M4 Celbridge interchange on the slip rd heading eastbound (towards Dublin city).


To contact them in Leixlip Garda station on 01 666 7800, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.