Shane Dowling in action for Limerick against Galway in their Allianz Hurling League Division 1A fixture at the TÚS Gaelic Grounds last March
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The scene at UHL this Wednesday Picture: Michael Cowhey
GARDAI have confirmed that a man who sustained gunshot wounds during an incident on the grounds of University Hospital Limerick (UHL) this Wednesday afternoon has died.
The alarm was raised shortly before 3pm and emergency services remain at the scene.
A spokesperson for the Garda Press Office has confirmed the man, who was aged in his early 60s, died at the church which is located on the hospital campus.
The scene has been preserved and a post-mortem examination is to be carried out on the man's body.
While investigations are continuing, it is understood gardai do not suspect foul play.
If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please contact Aware on 1800 80 48 48 or the Samaritans (116 123). In addition, the website yourmentalhealth.ie lists mental health supports and services by county.
#BREAKING: Reports a man has shot himself in church in University Hospital Limerick. More to follow @Limerick_Leader pic.twitter.com/iOSYCF5yDR
— Anne Sheridan (@annesheridan1) January 18, 2017
More than 20 gardai remain at scene of University Hospital Limerick. Official comment awaited from gardai. More later via @Limerick_Leader pic.twitter.com/mCwk11JFN0
— Anne Sheridan (@annesheridan1) January 18, 2017
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