GardaĆ­ respond to gunshots in Limerick City housing estate

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VIDEO footage of a housing estate in Limerick City, in which eight loud gunshots are heard, has been shared across social media.
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The footage shows a dark-coloured vehicle driving on Crecora Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston, a built-up housing estate, before a burst of eight successive gunshots are heard.
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A time-stamp on the corresponding video footage indicates the recording was made last Monday night (January 15).
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When asked for comment, a Garda spokeswoman said that ā€œGardaĆ­ responded to reports of an incident in Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick City, Monday 15th January 2024, at approximately 9.45pm.ā€
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ā€œNo offences were disclosed,ā€ the spokeswoman added.
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A Garda source said that no visible damage was caused to persons or property in the estate on the night.
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The Limerick Post understands that GardaĆ­ are actively monitoring the situation.
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