A DOG has died after it was shot and seriously wounded by Gardaí in Limerick City during the early hours of this Tuesday morning.
The dog, believed to be a type of XL Bully, similar to dogs that appear on Ireland’s restricted dog breeding list, was shot and injured around 4am this morning.
The dog was taken from the scene to a veterinarian for treatment but was later pronounced dead from its injuries, sources said.
The shooting occurred at an address on the south side of Limerick City.
In the moments prior to the shooting, Gardaí had been pursuing a suspect thought to have discarded an item of evidential value into the curtilage of a house.
Upon searching this area, Gardaí encountered a dog and at least one shot was discharged resulting in the dog being seriously wounded.
A Garda spokesperson said Gardaí were preparing a statement in respect of the incident.
