A still from a video, which has been widely shared on social media, of the aftermath of the collision
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A still from a video, which has been widely shared on social media, of the man with a gun in Kilmallock
LOCALS were left stunned after seeing a man brandishing a firearm in a County Limerick town in the middle of the afternoon.
The shocking incident occurred in Kilmallock at around 3.30pm on Saturday, February 14.
A video, which has been widely shared on social media, purportedly shows a sniper rifle being exchanged between two men. A car is parked on double yellow lines beside them.
Following a media query from Limerick Live, a garda spokesperson confirmed they received a report of the incident.
“A male was alleged to be in possession of a firearm in Kilmallock, County Limerick on Saturday, February 14. Enquiries are ongoing,” said the garda spokesperson.
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It is understood that there was no further incident involving the firearm.
Limerick Live has been informed the sniper rifle was being sold on the street.
One local said: “The town was busy as t’was Valentine’s Day with people out and about and men buying flowers and chocolates but this fella was buying a rifle. It's shocking stuff - the brazenness of it beggars belief.”
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