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24/04/2008
Limerick Man Shot In Broad Daylight
A man in his 40s has been injured after he was shot at several times in Limerick city on Wednesday.
Gardaí at Roxboro Road are investigating the incident, which occurred at approximately 4pm on Wednesday evening in Hyde Avenue in the Ballinacurra Weston area of Limerick City.
A number of shots were fired at the man inflicting injuries that are not believed to be life threatening.
The gunmen used a green car in the incident and gardaí are investigating whether or not the shots were fired from the car or if the gunman alighted from it.
The car was found a short time later burned out in Rhebogue.
The man is receiving medical treatment at the Mid Western Regional Hospital Dooradoyle.
Both scenes have been cordoned off and investigations are ongoing. Gardaí are asking for witnesses to the incident to come forward.
(DW/JM)
Gardaí at Roxboro Road are investigating the incident, which occurred at approximately 4pm on Wednesday evening in Hyde Avenue in the Ballinacurra Weston area of Limerick City.
A number of shots were fired at the man inflicting injuries that are not believed to be life threatening.
The gunmen used a green car in the incident and gardaí are investigating whether or not the shots were fired from the car or if the gunman alighted from it.
The car was found a short time later burned out in Rhebogue.
The man is receiving medical treatment at the Mid Western Regional Hospital Dooradoyle.
Both scenes have been cordoned off and investigations are ongoing. Gardaí are asking for witnesses to the incident to come forward.
(DW/JM)
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