18/09/2019

Elderly Man Arrested After Fatal Shooting In Mayo

An elderly man has been arrested after a man in his 60s was shot dead in County Mayo.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene in Aghamore, Ballyhaunis shortly before midnight on Tuesday, 17 September.

It is understood the elderly man heard noises outside his property before the shots were fired. He was arrested and is now being held at Claremorris Garda Station, where an incident room has now been set up.

The scene has been sealed off for technical examination.

Gardaí have appealed for anyone with information to contact them.



(JG/CM)

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