Ireland Shooting at Tallaght house under investigation
On Sunday 28 April 2024 at approximately 9:30pm, a firearm that discharged pellets was fired at the front of a house in the Sheehy Skeffington Meadows newbuild area of Jobstown, Tallaght, Dublin 24. A man and his daughter, of national school age, were in close vicinity when the gun was fired from close range, but neither required medical attention. Gardaí attended the scene and a criminal investigation began immediately. There have been no arrests, and gardaí are examining whether the attacker was motivated by a personal grievance.
- Reported29 Apr
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A firearm that discharged pellets was fired at the front of a house from close range.
- Where
- The shooting took place at a house in the Sheehy Skeffington Meadows newbuild area of Jobstown, near the Cheeverstown Luas stop, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
- When
- The incident occurred on Sunday 28 April 2024 at approximately 9:30pm.
- Weapon
- A gun that discharged pellets was used.
- Investigation
- A criminal investigation is ongoing and there have been no arrests.
- Gardaí are examining whether the attacker was motivated by a personal grievance.
- Other details
- A man and his daughter of national school age were in close vicinity when the gun was fired.
- It is understood neither the man nor his daughter required medical attention, though Gardaí did not confirm whether anyone was injured.
- Emergency services including an ambulance attended the scene.
25 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA child and a man were injured in a shooting at a house in Tallaght. (extra.ie)
- whatGardaí are investigating after shots were fired at a home in Tallaght. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThe incident involved the discharge of a firearm at a residential location in Tallaght, Dublin 24. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatReports said shots were fired at a house in Dublin on Sunday evening. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe gun was fired at the front of the property from close range. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe shooting took place at a house in Tallaght. (extra.ie)
- whereThe shooting happened in the Sheehy Skeffington Meadows newbuild area of Jobstown. (dublinlive.ie)
- whereGardaí were alerted to the shooting at a residence near the Cheeverstown Luas stop. (dublinlive.ie)
- whereThe incident took place at a residential property in Tallaght, Dublin 24. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe shooting took place at a house in Sheehy Skeffington Meadows, Tallaght. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe incident occurred on Sunday 28 April 2024 at approximately 9.30pm. (dublinlive.ie)
- whenGardaí attended the scene shortly after 9:30pm on Sunday 28 April 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident happened on Sunday 28 April 2024 at about 9.30pm. (irishtimes.com)
- weaponThe incident involved the discharge of a firearm. (irishmirror.ie)
- weaponThe attacker used a gun that discharged pellets. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationThere have been no arrests and investigations are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA criminal investigation into the attack began immediately after gardaí arrived. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí are trying to determine whether the attacker was motivated by a personal grievance. (irishtimes.com)
- otherEmergency services including an ambulance attended the scene. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherNo serious injuries were reported. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherGardaí did not confirm whether anyone was injured in the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherA man and his daughter of national school age were in close vicinity when the gun was fired. (irishtimes.com)
- otherIt is understood neither the man nor his daughter required medical attention. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe investigation into the incident is ongoing. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 29 Apr2024Gardaí investigating shooting at house in Tallaght, Dublin
Adds the location, time, weapon type, that the shots were fired at close range near a man and his daughter, and that gardaí are examining a possible personal grievance motive.
suspect - 29 Apr2024Garda investigation launched as shots fired at Tallaght home on Sunday
Gardaí confirm the discharge of a firearm at a residential location in Tallaght at about 9.30pm on Sunday 28 April. The article adds that there have been no arrests and that it is not confirmed whether anyone was injured.
- 29 Apr2024Shots fired at home in Tallaght as gardai launch probe
Adds the specific location (Sheehy Skeffington Meadows newbuild area, Jobstown, near the Cheeverstown Luas stop), that emergency services including an ambulance attended, that no serious injuries were reported, and the garda statement giving the date and time.
- 29 Apr2024Child,11, And Man Injured In Horror Shooting At House In Tallaght
Only the headline is usable. The body text is template code with no details of the incident, the suspect, or the investigation.
victim, 11victim, male