Shots fired at a home in Limerick housing estate
The scene of the shooting in Castleconnell has been sealed off for forensic examination
GARDAI are investigating a gun attack in a housing estate in a County Limerick village.
It is understood that a number of shots were fired at a home in St Patrick’s Villas, Castleconnell on Saturday evening.
Following a query from Limerick Live, a garda spokesperson confirmed gardaí are “investigating all the circumstances in relation to the discharge of a firearm at a residential property in Castleconnell, Limerick”.
“It occurred on the night of Saturday, November 14, at approximately 7pm.
No persons were injured during the incident. Investigations ongoing,” said a garda spokesperson.
The scene of the shooting has been cordoned off for Garda Forensic Collision Investigators to carry out a technical examination.
There are unconfirmed reports that the bullets bounced off the windows as bullet-resistant glass had been installed. It is known if any persons were inside the house in St Patrick’s Villas at the time of the gun attack.
It is the latest criminal incident in Castleconnell in recent weeks. It is understood a number of car windows were broken and a number of men arrived at a property armed with slash hooks.
Anybody who has information on the discharge of a firearm incident in Castleconnell on Saturday evening, or dash-cam footage of a vehicle being driven in a suspicious manner, is asked to contact Henry Street garda station on 061 212400.