Ireland Man in his 70s shot in arm at home in Springlawn, Longford
A man in his 70s, who is known to the feuding sides but not involved in the violence, was shot in the arm at his home in Springlawn, Longford, at about 7:50pm on Wednesday 17 July 2024. He was taken to Regional Hospital Mullingar in a serious but stable condition, and gardaí believe an ongoing feud between two families led to the shooting. The latest update, issued on 18 July 2024, says no arrests have been made, investigations are ongoing, and gardaí are appealing for witnesses and video footage from the Springlawn area between 7.30pm and 8pm.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man in his 70s was shot in the arm at his home in Springlawn, Longford.
- The man is known to the feuding sides but is not involved in the violence.
- Shots were fired at the house, with one report saying through a window.
- Where
- The shooting took place in a housing estate close to the centre of Longford town.
- The man was taken to Regional Hospital Mullingar, which one source calls Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar.
- When
- The shooting happened at about 7:50pm on Wednesday 17 July 2024.
- Weapon
- A firearm was discharged a number of times, and sources say three shots were fired at the house.
- Other details
- The man was described as being in a serious but stable condition, and one source described his injuries as serious but non-life-threatening.
- A local councillor said the attack was attempted murder.
- Cause
- Gardaí believe an ongoing feud between two families led to the shooting, and there are fears of retaliation.
- Investigation
- The scene was technically examined on 17 and 18 July 2024.
- Investigators found a burnt-out car that they suspect was used by the shooters.
- No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.
- Gardaí are asking anyone in the Springlawn area between 7.30pm and 8pm, and any road users with video footage, to contact Longford Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line.
28 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man in his 70s was taken to Regional Hospital Mullingar following the incident. (garda.ie)
- whatA man in his 70s was shot in the arm (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA firearm was discharged a number of times (irishmirror.ie)
- whatShots were fired through the window of a house (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe victim is known to the feuding sides but is not involved in the violence. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe victim was taken to the Regional Hospital in Mullingar in a serious but stable condition. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereA firearm was discharged at a residential premises in Longford Town. (garda.ie)
- whereThe shooting took place in a housing estate in Longford town (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe estate is close to the centre of Longford town (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe man was taken to Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe man was shot in the arm at his home in Springlawn. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident happened on Wednesday evening, 17 July 2024. (garda.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred at about 7:50pm. (garda.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred at approximately 7:50pm on Wednesday 17 July 2024 (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe shooting happened at around 7:50pm on Wednesday night. (irishmirror.ie)
- causeGardaí believe an ongoing feud between two families led to the shooting. (irishmirror.ie)
- weaponThree shots were fired at the house. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe scene was technically examined on the night of the incident and the following day. (garda.ie)
- investigationNo arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí are asking anyone with information to contact them. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí are asking anyone who was in the Springlawn area between 7.30 and 8pm, and any road users with video footage, to come forward. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe scene is being preserved for a technical examination (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationEnquiries are ongoing (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationInvestigators have found a burnt-out car that they suspect was used by the shooters. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for assistance, particularly from people in the Springlawn area between 7.30pm and 8pm, including those with video footage. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe injured man's condition is described as serious but stable. (garda.ie)
- otherA local councillor said the attack was attempted murder. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherGardaí fear revenge attacks. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 18 Jul2024Gardai believe ongoing feud led to shooting of innocent pensioner in Longford
First report of the shooting. Adds the victim's age range, the location, the feud Gardaí believe is behind it, the burnt-out car they suspect was used, and a call from a local councillor for people not to retaliate.
victim, 70s, male - 17 Jul2024Pensioner seriously injured following shooting incident in Longford
Initial breaking-news report confirming the man was shot through a window in a housing estate close to the centre of Longford town around 7:50pm and taken to Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar; scene held for technical examination.
victim, 70s, male - 17 Jul2024Witness Appeal - Discharge of a Firearm, Longford - 17th July 2024
Gives the time of the incident (about 7:50pm), the injured man's condition (serious but stable), the hospital he was taken to, the scene examination, and the appeal for witnesses and video footage from the Springlawn area and road users.
victim, 70s, male