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29/05/2009
Man Shot By Masked Men
A man is critical in hospital after being shot by masked men in Co Wicklow.
Gardaí at Bray are investigating the shooting, which occurred in the early hours of this morning in Richmond Hill, Bray.
The incident occurred shortly after 1am when shots were fired through the second floor window of an apartment complex from an external stairway. Gardaí say there were two male culprits involved.
One man wore a blue baseball cap, had his face covered, and wore a black jacket, light grey tracksuit bottoms, white runners and was of average build.
The other man wore a black top, possibly a hoody, black tracksuit bottoms, black shoes and was also of average build and height.
Gardaí believe the firearm used was a shotgun.
A 32-year-old man was found seriously injured inside the apartment. He was removed by ambulance to Loughlinstown Hospital and at present is in Beaumont Hospital where his condition is described as being critical.
The scene is preserved at present and the services of the Garda Technical Bureau have been requested.
No arrests have been made to date.
Anyone with information to offer in relation to the incident is asked to contact Gardaí at Bray on 01 6665300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
(DW/BMcC)
Gardaí at Bray are investigating the shooting, which occurred in the early hours of this morning in Richmond Hill, Bray.
The incident occurred shortly after 1am when shots were fired through the second floor window of an apartment complex from an external stairway. Gardaí say there were two male culprits involved.
One man wore a blue baseball cap, had his face covered, and wore a black jacket, light grey tracksuit bottoms, white runners and was of average build.
The other man wore a black top, possibly a hoody, black tracksuit bottoms, black shoes and was also of average build and height.
Gardaí believe the firearm used was a shotgun.
A 32-year-old man was found seriously injured inside the apartment. He was removed by ambulance to Loughlinstown Hospital and at present is in Beaumont Hospital where his condition is described as being critical.
The scene is preserved at present and the services of the Garda Technical Bureau have been requested.
No arrests have been made to date.
Anyone with information to offer in relation to the incident is asked to contact Gardaí at Bray on 01 6665300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
(DW/BMcC)
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