Investigation launched after teenage boy and man, 40s, shot in gun attack in Limerick
Gardai have cordoned off the scene in Garryowen and launched an investigation
Gardaí have launched an investigation after a teenage boy and a man, aged in his 40s, were both shot during a gun attack in Limerick city overnight.
They were rushed by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick for emergency treatment.
Following a query from Limerick Live, a Garda spokesperson confirmed the discharge of a firearm incident occurred “at a residential location in Garryowen, Limerick this morning, Thursday, April 2 at approximately 2.35am”.
The spokesperson said Gardaí and paramedics attended the scene following a report of the incident.
“Two males - a youth aged in his teens and a man aged in his 40s - were conveyed to University Hospital Limerick for treatment of injuries believed to be non-life-threatening at this time,” said a Garda spokesperson.
Gardaí cordoned off the scene of the shooting for technical examination.
“Investigations are ongoing,” said a Garda spokesperson.
Anybody who was in the Garryowen area between 2am and 3am early this Thursday morning and may have mobile phone camera footage, dash-cam footage, or can help Gardaí with their enquiries is asked to contact Henry Street Garda station on 061 212400.