Gardai issue update on condition of man, 60s, shot in Limerick
The injured man was rushed to University Hospital Limerick with ‘serious injuries’
GARDAI have issued an update on the man, aged in the 60s, reportedly shot in the chest in a gun attack in Limerick city on Sunday afternoon.
Following a query from Limerick Live this Monday, a garda spokesperson said gardaí and emergency services attended the scene following a report of the discharge of a firearm at a residence on Hyde Avenue, Limerick city on Sunday, July 19.
“The incident occurred at approximately 4.30pm. A male, aged in his 60s, was conveyed to University Hospital Limerick to be treated for serious injuries,” said a garda spokesperson, who described the man’s condition as “stable”.
A large number of uniform, plainclothes and armed gardai rushed to the scene and a major investigation has been launched.
The scene off the Hyde Road continues to be cordoned off for technical examination.
“Investigations are ongoing,” said the garda spokesperson.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward.
Any person who was in the vicinity of the Hyde Road, Ballinacurra Weston area on the afternoon of Sunday, July 19 between 3.45pm and 4.45pm and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) is asked to make this footage available to gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Roxboro Road garda station on (061) 214 340, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.