Man in critical condition after Limerick shooting

gardavanGardaí in Limerick are investigating a shooting incident that left a man in critical condition in Castleroy this morning.

At around 6.50am a man in his 50s was approached by two armed and masked men as he parked his car in the grounds of the University of Limerick.  He was shot a number of times as he fled on foot. His attackers left the scene in a car.

The injured man was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick where his condition was described as critical.

A car understood to be connected with the incident was located on fire a shot distance away.

The scene is preserved for a technical and forensic examination.

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Gardai in Henry Street are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have any information to contact them on 061-212400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

 

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