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Case No. 19598Firearm discharge · Co. Limerick · 5 Oct 2023

Gardaí investigating shots fired at house in Limerick

Gardaí in Limerick are investigating an alleged discharge of a firearm at a house in the O'Malley Park estate, Southill, at around 2.15am on Thursday 5 October 2023. No injuries were reported, and the reports name no victim or suspect. Limerick Live understands the incident is connected to a dispute between families who were formerly associates and part of a notorious crime gang. Gardaí said enquiries are ongoing, and no arrest or charge has been reported.

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  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí are investigating an alleged discharge of a firearm at a house.
Where
The shots were allegedly fired at a house in the O'Malley Park estate, Southill, Limerick.
When
The incident occurred at around 2.15am on Thursday 5 October 2023.
Weapon
Gardaí described the incident as an alleged discharge of a firearm, and no weapon type is stated.
Other details
No injuries were reported.
Cause
  • Limerick Live understands the incident is connected to a dispute involving families who were formerly associates and part of a notorious crime gang.
  • One informed source described the dispute as a turf war over drugs.
Investigation
  • Gardaí said enquiries are ongoing and did not provide further details.
  • Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the Southill area in the early hours can contact Roxboro Road garda station.
Charges
No arrest, charge or court appearance has been reported.
15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged firearm discharge was at O'Malley Park, Southill, Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereShots were allegedly fired at a house in O'Malley Park estate, Southill. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened in the early hours of Thursday 5 October 2023. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe shooting occurred at approximately 2.15am. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at around 2.15am on Thursday 5 October 2023. (limerickpost.ie)
  • causeLimerick Live understands the incidents are connected to a dispute involving families who were formerly associates and part of a notorious crime gang. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeOne informed source described the dispute as a turf war over drugs. (limerickleader.ie)
  • weaponGardaí are investigating an alleged discharge of a firearm. (limerickleader.ie)
  • weaponGardaí described the incident as an alleged discharge of a firearm. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said enquiries are ongoing. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationAnyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the Southill area in the early hours can contact Roxboro Road garda station. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating allegations of shots fired in a housing estate. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí did not provide further details. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherLimerick Live understands shots were fired at a house in O'Malley Park. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherNo injuries were reported. (limerickleader.ie, limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Oct2023
    Reportedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Gardaí investigating shots fired at house in Limerick

    First report of the incident. Gives the location, the approximate time, the alleged firearm discharge and that no injuries were reported. No suspect, arrest or charge is mentioned.

  2. 5 Oct2023
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, follow-up
    Investigation underway following shooting incident in Limerick estate

    First report of the shooting at O'Malley Park, Southill. Gives the time, the reported link to a dispute between families, and a source describing it as a turf war over drugs.