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Case No. 18017Firearms discharge · Co. Kildare · 5 Mar 2024

Suspected firearms discharge in Newbridge, County Kildare

A suspected firearm was discharged in the Rosconnell area of Newbridge, County Kildare, at approximately 8pm on Tuesday 5 March 2024. No injuries were reported and no victim or suspect has been identified. The scene was preserved for technical examination following the incident. As of 6 March 2024, Gardaí investigations were ongoing with no arrests or charges reported.

  1. Reported6 Mar
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A suspected firearm was discharged.
Where
The incident occurred in the Rosconnell area of Newbridge, County Kildare.
When
The incident occurred at approximately 8pm on Tuesday 5 March 2024.
Investigation
  • The scene was preserved for technical examination.
  • Gardaí investigations were ongoing as of 6 March 2024.
Other details
No injuries were reported.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe incident occurred in the Rosconnell area of Newbridge, County Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred at approximately 8pm on Tuesday 5 March 2024. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe scene was preserved for technical examination. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí investigations were ongoing. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherNo injuries were reported. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Mar2024
    Reportedkildarenow.com, first report
    BREAKING: Gardaí investigating suspected firearms discharge incident in Newbridge, County Kildare

    Initial report of a suspected firearms discharge; no injuries, scene preserved for technical examination, investigation ongoing.