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Case No. 7702Threatening with a firearm · Co. Louth · 27 Jul 2023

Man pulls revolver on ambulance crew at Drogheda traffic lights

On 27 July 2023 at about 10.30pm, a masked man pulled a revolver on two paramedics whose ambulance was stopped at traffic lights at Cross Lane, Drogheda, Co Louth, metres from Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. No one was on board the ambulance as a casualty. The first report was published on 6 August 2023, when gardaí were hunting the gunman. No arrest or charge has been reported, so the investigation is ongoing.

  1. Reported6 Aug
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A masked man pulled a revolver on two paramedics whose ambulance was stopped at traffic lights.
Other details
  • The victims are one male and one female paramedic attached to the National Ambulance Service North East Region.
  • There were no casualties on board the ambulance.
  • A source said both paramedics were severely traumatised, while the article describes them as traumatised.
  • The incident has raised fears that the Drogheda feud could restart.
Where
  • Gardaí said the incident happened at Cross Lane, Drogheda, Co Louth.
  • The ambulance was just metres from Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda when the incident happened.
When
The incident occurred at about 10.30pm on 27 July 2023.
Weapon
The man pointed the revolver at the crew through the windscreen.
Investigation
Gardaí are hunting the gunman.
Charges
No arrest or charge has been reported.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA masked man pulled a revolver on two paramedics while their ambulance was stopped at traffic lights. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe ambulance was just metres from Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, Co Louth. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereGardaí said the incident occurred at Cross Lane, Drogheda. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at 10.30pm on 27 July. (irishmirror.ie)
  • weaponThe man pulled out a revolver and pointed it at the crew through the windscreen. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are hunting the gunman. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThere were no casualties on board the ambulance. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherA source said both paramedics were severely traumatised by the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe incident has raised fears that the Drogheda feud could restart. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Aug2023
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Garda manhunt underway as man pulls gun on ambulance crew at traffic lights

    First report of the incident. It describes a gun threat against two paramedics at Cross Lane, Drogheda, at about 10.30pm, and says gardaí are investigating. No arrest or charge is reported.

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