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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 22416Firearm discharged · Co. Galway · 10 Feb 2023

Gunman fires shots at house in Athenry, Galway

A gunman fired several shots at a house in Athenry, County Galway, on the evening of 10 February 2023, causing damage to the property. No persons were injured and no arrests had been made at the time of reporting.

  1. Reported13 Feb
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA number of shots were fired at a house causing damage to the property. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whatNo persons were injured during the incident. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whatThe gunman hopped out of his car and fired several shots at the house. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whereThe shooting took place in Athenry, County Galway. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Friday evening, 10 February 2023. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • otherAn 11-second video clip captured the firearm being discharged at the house. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • otherThe sound of spent cartridges hitting the ground was audible after each shot. (galwaybeo.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Feb2023
    Reportedgalwaybeo.ie, first report
    Galway gardai seal off Athenry shooting scene as video shows gunman fire at home

    Video footage of the incident was released showing the gunman firing at the house; Gardaí confirmed damage to the property and no injuries.

    suspect, male