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Shooting Incident Dundalk /Update 26th January 2013 1am

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe attached to the Detective Unit in Dundalk.

Detective Garda Donohoe was fatally injured following a shooting incident at the Lordship Credit Union at Bellurgan, Jenkinstown, Dundalk, Co Louth at approximately 9.30pm last night (25/1/13).

Following the death of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan speaking at Garda Headquarters this morning said:

"I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of my colleague Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe. Detective Garda Donohoe died as a result of injuries sustained in the course of his duty following a shooting incident in Dundalk last night 25/1/13.
At this time my thoughts and prayers and those of the entire force are with the family, friends and close colleagues of Adrian.”  
 
"Ar dheis láimh Dé go raibh a anam”

Garda Press Office