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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4168Discharge of a firearm · Co. Limerick · 8 Jan 2026

Shots fired at home in John Carew Park, Limerick

Shots were fired at a home in the John Carew Park area of Limerick city at around 5am on 8 January 2026. No injuries were reported and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and camera footage.

  1. Reported9 Jan
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatShots were fired at a home in the John Carew Park area, Limerick city. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatNo injuries were reported. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe specific area of interest is Maigue Way, John Carew Park and the adjoining area. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at around 5am on Thursday, 8 January 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe relevant time window for witnesses is between 4:45am and 5:15am on Thursday morning. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA technical examination of the scene has been conducted. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and camera footage including dash-cam. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí can be contacted at Roxboro Garda Station. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Jan2026
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Garda witness appeal after shots fired at Limerick home

    Initial Gardaí witness appeal following the discharge of a firearm at a domestic residence; no injuries reported, technical examination conducted, investigation ongoing.