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Case No. 21084Discharge of firearm · Co. Limerick · 15 May 2023

Gardaí investigate firearm discharge at home on Hyde Road, Limerick

A firearm was discharged at a home on Hyde Road in Limerick City at about 11.30pm on Monday 15 May 2023. Gardaí sealed off the area for examination and appealed for witnesses to the incident, including anyone in the area between 11pm and 11.45pm. The first report, published on 16 May 2023, said no arrests had been made so far. No charges, court appearances or sentences have been reported.

  1. Reported16 May
  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 firearm was discharged at a home on Hyde Road in Limerick City.
Where
The incident happened in the Hyde Road area of Limerick City.
When
  • The shooting occurred at about 11.30pm on Monday 15 May 2023.
  • Gardaí want to speak to anyone in the area between 11pm and 11.45pm on Monday 15 May 2023.
Investigation
  • Gardaí sealed off the area for examination.
  • Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to the firearm discharge or anyone with helpful information.
  • As of the first report on 16 May 2023, no arrests had been made.
Other details
Anyone with footage or useful information is asked to contact Roxboro Road Garda Station's Crime Office.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA firearm was discharged at a home on Hyde Road in Limerick City. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe shooting happened at about 11.30pm on Monday 15 May 2023. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenGardaí want to speak to anyone in the area between 11pm and 11.45pm on Monday 15 May 2023. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí sealed off the area for examination. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationNo arrests have been made so far. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses to the firearm discharge. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 May2023
    Reportedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Gardaí investigating Hyde Road firearm discharge

    First report of the incident. Gives the time of the shooting, the sealed-off scene, and the witness appeal window.