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Gardaí have launched an investigation after a number of shots were fired at a house in county Limerick – just one day after a car and home was attacked by a group in the same area.
On Saturday, August 9, Gardaí were alerted after a broad daylight incident in which a number of shots were fired from a gun at a home in Castleconnell. The home was damaged during the incident, but there were no injuries.
Gardaí confirmed that enquiries are ongoing after the incident.
A Garda spokesperson told the Irish Mirror: “Gardaí are investigating an incident where a firearm was discharged in the Castleconnell area of Limerick on Saturday, 9 August, at approximately 5:40pm.
“A domestic premises was damaged during the incident. No injuries have been reported at this time. Enquiries are ongoing.”
The shooting occurred more than 24 hours after a shocking incident in which a car and home were attacked by a number of individuals – one holding an axe – who set the car alight.
In CCTV footage seen by the Irish Mirror, four people can be seen emerging from a car before walking to another vehicle parked outside the gates of a home. All four of the individuals have their faces covered and are carrying implements.
As one person holding an axe opens the gate to enter the front garden of the property, the other three individuals proceed to smash up the car. The individual who entered the driveway goes out of view before returning to the car, hitting it with the axe.
A woman’s voice can then be heard saying “Stop it now” before the car goes on fire. The woman shouts “F***ing scumbag ya” as the four individuals enter a getaway car before speeding off.
Gardaí confirmed there was no injuries following the incident and that investigations were ongoing.
A Garda spokesperson told the Irish Mirror: “Gardaí received a report of an incident of criminal damage that occurred on Friday, 8 August, at approximately 1:30am in Castleconnell, Co. Limerick.
“A vehicle and a domestic residence have been reported as damaged. No injuries have been reported at this time. Investigations are ongoing.”
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