Issue Date: 13th January 2024
Gardaí in Roxboro Road are investigating following a firearms incident in the Ballincurra Weston area of Limerick City this afternoon, Saturday, 13th January 2024.
A man, aged in his 30s, was seriously injured during the course of this incident and has been taken to University Hospital Limerick.
A man, aged in his 40s, has been arrested and detained under Section 30 Offences Against the State Act, 1939 at a Garda station in the Limerick City.
A scene is currently held and a technical examination is ongoing.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward.
Any persons who were in the Hyde Avenue, Crecora Avenue and Ballinacurra Weston areas of Limerick City between the hours of 4:00pm. and 4:45pm this afternoon and who may have camera footage (including dash cam) is asked to make this available to Investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Roxboro Road Garda Station on 061 21 4340, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
Investigations are ongoing.
