Ireland Limerick plumber charged over home shooting, remanded on bail
A man in his 30s was shot and injured in January at a house in Limerick, and Jason Higgins (44), a plumber of Crecora Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston, is alleged to have fired four shots from his licensed shotgun from that house. His defence says he fired because he feared the house was about to be shot into. Gardaí told Limerick District Court in January that Higgins owned four licensed guns, and in April he was charged with one count of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. On 10 April 2024 he was remanded on continuing bail to appear before Limerick District Court in June, and gardaí had not yet received directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court10 Apr
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man in his 30s was shot and injured in the incident.
- Jason Higgins (44), a plumber of Crecora Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston, is alleged to have fired four shots from a shotgun from his house.
- Where
- The shots were fired from Higgins's house in Limerick.
- When
- The shooting happened last January, as reported in an article dated 10 April 2024.
- Cause
- The defence says Higgins fired because he feared the house would be shot into.
- Weapon
- The shotgun was Higgins's licensed over-and-under 12-gauge double-barrelled shotgun.
- Investigation
- Security camera footage from Higgins's home showed a shotgun being aimed out of an upstairs bedroom window.
- Gardaí retrieved two shotgun cartridges from a bedroom in Higgins's house.
- Gardaí told Limerick District Court in January that Higgins owned four licensed guns, including three rifles and one shotgun.
- Charges
- Higgins is charged with one count of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
- Sentence
- The charge carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.
- In court
- Gardaí told the court they had not yet received directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
- Higgins was remanded on continuing bail to appear before Limerick District Court in June.
- Other details
- The man shot was treated at University Hospital Limerick for gunshot wounds to his back and shoulder area.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA plumber allegedly fired four shots from a shotgun from his house, seriously injuring a man. (limerickpost.ie)
- whereThe shots were fired from his house. (limerickpost.ie)
- whenThe shooting happened last January. (limerickpost.ie)
- causeThe defence says Higgins fired because he believed the house was about to be shot up. (limerickpost.ie)
- weaponThe shotgun was his licensed over-and-under 12-gauge double-barrelled shotgun. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationSecurity camera footage from Higgins's home showed a shotgun being aimed out of an upstairs bedroom window. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationGardaí retrieved two shotgun cartridges from a bedroom in Higgins's house. (limerickpost.ie)
- chargeHiggins is charged with one count of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtGardaí told the court they had not yet received directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtHiggins was remanded on continuing bail to appear before Limerick District Court in June. (limerickpost.ie)
- sentenceThe charge carries a maximum life sentence. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherThe man shot was treated at University Hospital Limerick for gunshot wounds to his back and shoulder area. (limerickpost.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 10 Apr2024Limerick plumber charged over shooting at home remanded on continuing bail
Article reports Higgins was charged and remanded on continuing bail to appear before Limerick District Court in June. Gardaí had not yet received directions from the DPP. The defence claims Higgins fired because he feared the house would be shot into.
accused, Jason Higgins, 44, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jason Higginsvictim, 30s, male