Gardaí appeal for information after gunshots fired from moving car in Limerick

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Gardaí appeal for information after gunshots fired from moving car in Limerick

Michael Bolton

Gardaí are investigating after a firearm was discharged in Limerick on Wednesday evening.

At approximately 7.20pm on the N20 between Charleville and O'Rourke's Cross, two vehicles were travelling in the direction of O'Rourke's Cross from Charleville when a firearm was discharged from one of the vehicles in the direction of the second vehicle.

Gardaí have received no reports of anyone being injured at this time.

Investigations into all the circumstances of this incident are ongoing at Bruff Garda Station.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Anyone travelling between Charleville and O'Rourke's Cross, Co. Limerick between 7pm and 8pm on Wednesday 28th August 2024 are asked to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in this area at these times are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Bruff Garda Station on 061 382 940, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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