Ireland Firearm discharged in Silloge Green, Ballymun, Dublin
A firearm was discharged in the Silloge Green area of Ballymun, Dublin 9, at approximately 3pm on 28 April 2026. A man in his 20s and a teenage boy were arrested and detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939. No injuries were reported.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested28 Apr
2 reports - Charged28 Apr
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports23 statements extracted from the articles
- whatUnarmed, uniformed Gardaí pursued on foot two males, one of whom was on an e-scooter. (garda.ie)
- whatA firearm was reported to have been discharged in the area a short time later. (garda.ie)
- whatA firearm was discharged in Ballymun (dublinlive.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred in the Silloge Green area of Ballymun, Dublin 9 (dublinlive.ie)
- whenGardaí responded to reports of a firearm incident in Ballymun, Dublin 9 on Tuesday 28 April 2026 at approximately 3pm. (garda.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred at approximately 3pm on 28 April 2026 (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationThe male in his 20s has been released from Section 30 detention (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí are continuing to appeal for witnesses (garda.ie)
- investigationAnyone in the Ballymun area on 28 April 2026 with information or camera footage is asked to contact the investigation team (garda.ie)
- investigationContact details include Ballymun Garda Station and the Garda Confidential Line (garda.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing (garda.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- investigationThe two males were arrested and detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939. (garda.ie)
- investigationA file will be prepared for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. (garda.ie)
- investigationA Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed to lead the investigation. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and camera footage from the Ballymun area on 28 April 2026. (garda.ie)
- investigationTwo males were arrested, one in his 20s and a juvenile in his teens (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationThe two arrested are detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939 (dublinlive.ie)
- chargeHe has been charged in connection with the case (garda.ie)
- otherThe male juvenile has been released from custody. (garda.ie)
- otherThe adult male remains in custody. (garda.ie)
- otherThere were no reports of injuries. (garda.ie)
- otherGardaí are engaging with the family of another juvenile following the incident. (garda.ie)
- otherNo injuries were reported in relation to the incident (dublinlive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 28 Apr2026Teen and man arrested following discharge of firearm in Ballymun
Initial report of the firearm discharge and the two arrests.
suspect, 20s, malesuspect, teens, male - 28 Apr2026Firearm Incident in Ballymun, Dublin 9, 28th April 2026
The juvenile has been released from custody and a file will be prepared for the DPP. The adult male remains in custody. Gardaí are engaging with the family of another juvenile. A Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed to lead the investigation.
suspect, 20s, malesuspect, teens, male - 28 Apr2026Update- Firearm Incident in Ballymun, Dublin 9, 28th April 2026
The man in his 20s has been released from Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939 and charged; he is scheduled to appear at Dublin District Court, Criminal Courts of Justice No. 4. Gardaí continue to appeal for witnesses and camera footage from the Ballymun area on 28 April 2026.
suspect, 20s, male