Ireland Man shot in Wilton, Cork, under garda investigation
A 42-year-old man was shot in the stomach by a masked gunman at Wilton Manor, Cork city, shortly after 5am on 12 May 2023, as he was believed to be getting ready to drive to work. Five shots were fired at close proximity but the victim was struck once, and the gunman fled at speed in a vehicle driven by someone else. The man drove himself to Cork University Hospital, where his injuries were later described as no longer life-threatening. Gardaí have sealed the scene, set up an incident room at Togher Garda Station, and are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage while searching for a silver saloon car. No suspect has been arrested and no motive has been established.
- Reported12 May
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A 42-year-old man was shot in the stomach by a masked gunman, with five shots fired at close proximity but the victim struck only once.
- Where
- The shooting took place at Wilton Manor near the Wilton roundabout on Cork city's southside.
- When
- The shooting occurred shortly after 5am on Friday 12 May 2023.
- Cause
- No motive for the shooting has been established.
- Weapon
- A firearm was used.
- Investigation
- Gardaí sealed the scene, set up an incident room at Togher Garda Station, and are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from the Wilton area between 4:45am and 5:45am.
- Gardaí are seeking information on a silver saloon car seen in several areas around the time of the shooting, which travelled from the scene towards Bishoptown.
- Other details
- The victim, a dad of three, drove himself to Cork University Hospital where his injuries were later described as no longer life-threatening and he was due to undergo surgery.
- The gunman fled the scene at speed in a vehicle driven by someone else.
51 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man in his 40s was shot and is being treated in hospital. (rte.ie)
- whatA 42-year-old man was shot. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatEarly reports indicate multiple shots were fired and the victim was hit at least once in the stomach. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatA masked gunman opened fire on the victim. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe victim was shot in the stomach. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatFive shots were fired at close proximity but the victim was struck only once. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe victim was believed to be getting ready to drive to work when he was shot. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe gunman fled the scene at speed in a vehicle driven by someone else. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA shooting in Cork is under garda investigation. (extra.ie)
- whereThe shooting happened in the Wilton area of Cork city. (rte.ie)
- whereThe shooting happened in Wilton, Cork city. (corkbeo.ie)
- whereThe shooting took place in the Wilton Manor area of Cork City. (garda.ie)
- whereA man presented with gunshot wounds at Cork University Hospital. (garda.ie)
- whereThe incident is being investigated in the Wilton area of Cork City. (garda.ie)
- whereThe shooting happened at Wilton Manor near the Wilton roundabout on the city’s southside. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe man arrived at Cork University Hospital at around 5am with a gunshot wound. (rte.ie)
- whenThe man was shot in the early hours of 12 May 2023. (corkbeo.ie)
- whenThe shooting took place on Friday 12 May 2023. (garda.ie)
- whenThe man presented at the hospital shortly after 5am on 12 May 2023. (garda.ie)
- whenThe shooting happened shortly after 5am. (irishmirror.ie)
- causeNo motive for the shooting has been established. (rte.ie)
- investigationAn area close to a block of apartments was sealed off for technical and forensic examination. (rte.ie)
- investigationGardaí set up an incident room at Togher Garda Station. (rte.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing to anyone in the Wilton area between 5am and 5.45am to come forward. (rte.ie)
- investigationGardaí are investigating the circumstances of the shooting and appealing for witnesses in the Wilton area between 5am and 5.45am. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationThe area has been sealed off and Garda forensic teams are examining it. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationRoad users with dash cams have been asked to make their footage available to Gardaí. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationGardaí in Togher are appealing for witnesses. (garda.ie)
- investigationAn examination of the scene has been completed and an incident room has been set up at Togher Garda Station. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí are seeking information on a silver saloon car seen in several areas around the time of the shooting. (garda.ie)
- investigationAnyone with video or dashcam footage from the area between about 4:45am and 5.45am is asked to contact investigating gardaí. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí are investigating all the circumstances of the incident. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing to anyone who was in the Wilton area between 5am and 5.45am to come forward. (garda.ie)
- investigationRoad users with camera footage, including dash cam, are asked to provide it to investigating gardaí. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí have begun door-to-door enquiries and are examining CCTV footage from the area. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationNo motive has been established yet. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for information on the movements of a silver saloon car seen in several areas of the city. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationAn incident room has been established at Togher Garda Station. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are looking for a silver saloon in connection with the shooting. (extra.ie)
- otherThe man's condition is described as stable. (rte.ie)
- otherThe man presented himself at Cork University Hospital shortly after the shooting. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherThe man remains in stable condition in Cork University Hospital. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherThe man is due to undergo surgery. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherA section of Cork University Hospital has been closed for investigation. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherA man in his 40s was injured and is receiving treatment at Cork University Hospital. (garda.ie)
- otherThe victim's injuries are no longer thought to be life threatening. (garda.ie)
- otherThe silver car is understood to have travelled from the scene towards Bishoptown. (garda.ie)
- otherThe investigation is ongoing and further updates will follow. (garda.ie)
- otherThe man remains in stable condition. (garda.ie)
- otherThe victim drove himself to the emergency department at Cork University Hospital and then collapsed. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe victim was rushed for emergency surgery. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 13 May2023Gardaí Investigating Cork Shooting Looking For Silver Saloon
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- 12 May2023Cork shooting victim was getting ready to drive to work when shot by masked man
Original report of the Wilton shooting in Cork city. The article gives the victim's age and sex, a masked gunman, the getaway vehicle, and the garda appeal for information on a silver saloon car.
victim, 42, malesuspect - 12 May2023Firearms Incident, Wilton, Cork City. 12th May, 2023.
Official Garda press release confirming the man presented at Cork University Hospital with gunshot wounds shortly after 5am, that he is in stable condition, and appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage. It gives no suspect details or further circumstances.
victim, male - 12 May2023Witness Appeal - Firearms Incident, Wilton, Cork City - 12th May 2023
Garda press release confirming the victim is a man in his 40s, that his injuries are no longer thought to be life threatening, and that an incident room is set up at Togher Garda Station. It adds appeals for witnesses and dashcam footage and describes a silver saloon car seen in the area that travelled towards Bishoptown.
victim, 40s, male - 12 May2023Hunt on for gunman after man shot in Cork city suburb
Adds that the man presented himself at Cork University Hospital, is in stable condition, is due for surgery, and that the scene was sealed and a section of the hospital closed. Gardaí appeal for witnesses from 5am to 5.45am and for dash cam footage.
victim, 42, male - 12 May2023Appeal after man injured in Cork shooting
Gives the victim's age as in his 40s, the stable condition, the sealed-off area, the incident room at Togher Garda Station, the witness appeal, and that no motive has been established. Does not name the victim or any suspect.
victim, 40s, male