Ireland Case No. 3415Shooting (discharge of firearm) · Co. Limerick · 8 Nov 2024
Gun attack on house on Hyde Road, Limerick, in suspected gang feud
A number of shots were fired from a firearm at a residence on Hyde Road, south side of Limerick city, around 1am on Friday 8 November 2024, with no injuries reported. Gardaí are investigating a possible link to an ongoing feud between parties in the Ballinacurra Weston and Southill areas, with the ERU deployed for nightly armed checkpoints.
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Key facts
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- whatA number of shots were discharged from a firearm at a residence on Hyde Road, south side of Limerick city, around 1am. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí are inquiring whether the attack was linked to an ongoing feud between parties in the Ballinacurra Weston and Southill areas. (irishtimes.com)
- otherNo injuries were reported during the incident. (irishtimes.com)
- otherUp to a dozen violent incidents, including pipe bomb attacks and arson attacks, have occurred in the area in the past month. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe feud has been bubbling up over the last year with several shootings and other violence leading to injuries and court appearances. (irishtimes.com)
- otherOn 24 October, Chief Supt Derek Smart warned of Garda fears that children would be injured in the rising violence in Limerick. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 8 Nov2024Limerick gun attack: Gardaí investigate possible gang feud link in house shooting
Reports the shooting and provides context on the ongoing Limerick gang feud, including up to a dozen violent incidents in the past month, ERU deployment, and a warning from Chief Supt Derek Smart on 24 October about children being at risk.