A MAN in his 30s has been rushed to hospital this evening (Saturday January 13) after being shot in Limerick City.
It is understood the man was shot twice in the back at around 4pm this evening.
He was rushed by ambulance from the Ballinacurra Weston area to University Hospital Limerick.
His condition is described as serious, however it is not believed to be life-threatening.
Gardaí believe the man was outside a house on Crecora Avenue, located on the south side of Limerick City, when he was shot.
Gardaí have cordoned off the road for a forensic examination, and detectives are investigating a motive for the shooting.
A male in his 40s has been arrested by Gardaí in connection with the gun attack and is being held at a Garda station in Limerick.
Gardaí are currently conducting a number of searches in the hunt for the firearm used.
Appealing for witnesses, a Garda spokesman said: “Any persons who were in the Hyde Avenue, Crecora Avenue, and Ballinacurra Weston areas of Limerick City between the hours of 4pm and 4.45pm this afternoon and who may have camera footage (including dashcam) is asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.”
The spokesman confirmed that “Gardaí in Roxboro Road are investigating following a firearms incident in the Ballincurra Weston area of Limerick City this afternoon, Saturday, 13th January 2024”.
“A man, aged in his 30s, was seriously injured during the course of this incident and has been taken to University Hospital Limerick.
“A man, aged in his 40s, has been arrested and detained under Section 30 Offences Against the State Act, 1939, at a Garda station in the Limerick City.
“A scene is currently held and a technical examination is ongoing,” the Garda spokesman said.
Anyone with information helpful to the investigation is asked to contact Gardaí at Roxboro Road 061 214 340, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
Investigations are ongoing.
