Man Shot in Chest in Limerick City

Gardaí are investigating after a man was shot in the chest in Limerick city. The incident occurred in the early hours, prompting a police response and an ongoing inquiry.

19 Jul, 18:08 — 19 Jul, 18:14

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What sources agree on

A man was shot in the chest in Limerick City
The man is being treated at University Hospital Limerick for his injuries
Gardaí are investigating the incident

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A man was shot in the chest in Limerick City

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The man is being treated at University Hospital Limerick for gunshot wounds

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Gardaí believe two masked and armed men on bicycles fired a number of shots outside a house

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Details about the suspected perpetrators, including that they were two masked and armed men on bicycles who fired multiple shots outside a house

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irish-independent44d ago

Gardaí investigating after man shot in chest in Limerick

The man is being treated at University Hospital Limerick for gunshot wounds to his chest

By David Raleigh

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the-journal44d ago