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Case No. 5482Burglary; firearms offence (firearm discharged) · Co. Mayo · 11 Jul 2024

Firearm discharged during Ballyhaunis burglary under investigation

On 11 July 2024, a man allegedly attempted to steal goods stockpiled at the side of a house in Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo. The owner of the items allegedly saw the attempted theft, waited with a gun, and fired at the getaway van when it arrived, blasting a hole in its engine. Two men allegedly drove off in the van, which reportedly broke down after a short journey. No injuries were reported. Gardaí confirmed that investigations into the shooting are ongoing.

  1. Reported11 Jul
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A man allegedly attempted to steal goods stockpiled at the side of a house.
  • The owner of the items allegedly saw the attempted theft, waited with a gun, and fired at the getaway van when it arrived.
  • The shot allegedly blasted a hole in the van's engine before the men drove off.
Where
The incident took place in Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo.
When
The burglary happened on Thursday afternoon, 11 July 2024.
Weapon
A firearm was discharged during the incident.
Investigation
Gardaí confirmed that investigations into the shooting are ongoing.
Other details
  • The van reportedly broke down after a short journey.
  • No injuries have been reported.
  • Two people are the suspects in the case.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man allegedly attempted to steal goods at the side of a house. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe owner of the items allegedly saw the attempted theft and waited with a gun. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA man allegedly fired at the getaway van when it arrived. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe shot allegedly blasted a hole in the van's engine before the men drove off. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA firearm was discharged during a burglary. (extra.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place in Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident was in County Mayo. (extra.ie)
  • whenThe burglary happened on Thursday afternoon, 11 July 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • weaponA firearm was discharged during the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí confirmed that investigations into the shooting are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe van reportedly broke down after a short journey. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherNo injuries have been reported. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 13 Jul2024
    Reportedextra.ie, its first report
    Firearm discharged during burglary in County Mayo

    Only the headline is usable; the article body is unrendered template code. No date, victim, suspect or investigation details are given. No existing case matches this incident.

  2. 11 Jul2024
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai launch investigation after man shoots at burglar's van following burglary

    First report of the incident. Gives the location, the alleged firearm discharge at the getaway van, the vehicle breaking down, and a Garda statement that investigations are ongoing.

    suspect, malesuspect, male