Unlawful Discharge of Firearm, Wilton Court, Cork City

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The Gardaí at Togher station are investigating the unlawful discharge of a firearm at the Wilton Court area of Cork City on Thursday May 12th 2023.

At 5.15am the victim left a house in the area and walked a short distance to where his car was parked off the Wilton Court/ Sarsfield Road area. As the man arrived at the car park he noticed a silver Mazda, (4) door saloon facing him, with its headlights on. Gardaí believe there were at least two suspects in the car.

As the victim was close to the Mazda it drove towards him at speed. At this point a male suspect alighted from the rear driver’s door producing a handgun. Almost immediately the firearm was discharged in the direction of the victim injuring him in the stomach area.

The male suspect then returned to the Mazda which then left the scene. The victim managed to get to his car and drove to Cork University hospital where he received medical attention.

Suspect car route:

Wilton Court / Summerstown Road onto Glasheen Road.
Wilton Roundabout onto Bishopstown Road.
Bandon Road Roundabout towards Bandon Road.
Continues on the Bandon Road – passes the Viaduct towards Ballinhassig.

Garda Appeal:

Were you in the Wilton Court/ Summerstown Road area during the early hours of Thursday May 12th?
Did you see the silver Mazda in the Wilton area either that morning or since?
Do you recognise the car?
Do you think you may know where this car is now?
Do you know the identity of the suspects?
Have you any information in relation to the handgun used?
Can you assist in anyway with this investigation?

Gardaí in Togher Garda station investigating - Tel: 021-4947120