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The scene of the shooting has been preserved for technical examination I FILE PICTURE
GARDAI have launched a major investigation into a violent incident that occurred in County Limerick on Thursday evening.
A garda spokesperson said gardaí and emergency services received a report of a vehicle being rammed and an altercation that occurred in the townland of Kilcoole, near Rathkeale shortly after 6.30pm.
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“A firearm was discharged during the altercation. A man, aged in his 40s, was transferred to University Hospital Limerick for treatment of injuries, not believed to be life-threatening at this time,” said a garda spokesperson.
The scene is currently being preserved for technical examination.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to contact them.
“Any road users with camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling in the Kilcoole and greater Rathkeale areas between 6:15pm and 7:30pm on Thursday, August 21 are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Newcastle West Garda Station on 069 20650 the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.
“Investigations are ongoing,” said a garda spokesperson.
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