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Ireland Crime

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

Gardaí investigate shooting during burglary in Ballyhaunis, Mayo

Gardaí are investigating a burglary at a premises in Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo, on Thursday 11 July 2024, during which a firearm was reportedly discharged at a getaway van. No injuries have been reported.

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

Key facts

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10 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)
  • whereThe incident took place in Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo. (irishmirror.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

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  1. 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.

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