09/04/2009

Fatal Shooting In Shopping Centre

A man has been shot and killed during a incident in a Limerick shopping centre on Thursday.

Gardai in Roxboro Road Garda Station are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of a man in his late 20's which occurred at a pub in the Roxboro Shopping Centre shortly after midday.

The man was removed to the Mid Western Regional Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

The scene is preserved and the services of the Garda Technical Bureau and the State Pathologist have been requested.

A man in his early 20's has been arrested and is currently detained under Section 50 of Criminal Justice Act, 2007 at Roxboro Road Garda Station.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have information to offer to contact Gardaí at Roxboro Road on 061 214340, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

(DW/JM)

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