Gardai are appealing for witnesses following a shooting incident in Drogheda, Co. Louth on Thursday 3rd October 2013.
At approx. 9.15 p.m. a number of shots were fired at a house in Knockbrack Close. There were two females and 5 children (ranging in age from 7mths – 6 years) in the house at the time of the incident.
The scene is preserved for a full forensic and technical examination.
A car investigating Gardai believe was involved in the incident was found on fire a short distance away in at Platin, Co. Meath. The car is described as a grey coloured Kia Ceed.
Gardai are appealing for information an in particular to anyone who was in and around Knockbrack Close or adjoining roads between 9 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. to yesterday evening to contact them.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Drogheda Garda Station on 041-9874200 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
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