Gardaí in Drogheda investigating after man, 19, shot in the leg

Gardaí in Drogheda are investigating after a young man suffered an apparent gunshot wound to his knee late last night.

Gardaí in Drogheda investigating after man, 19, shot in the leg

Gardaí in Drogheda are investigating after a young man suffered an apparent gunshot wound to his knee late last night.

He went to the Emergency Department at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital at about 11.30pm.

A Garda spokesperson confirmed, “Gardaí are investigating an apparent shooting incident at an unknown location believed to be in Drogheda Co Louth yesterday evening.”

They said the 19-year-old, “presented himself to the Accident & Emergency department at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda at 11.30pm last night. The man has an injury to his knee (non-serious injury).”

The incident came just hours after people were allowed back into their homes

Read More:

A number of houses near to the targeted house were evacuated until the army bomb disposal team dealt with it.

more courts articles

Laurence Fox ordered to pay €210,000 in libel damages Laurence Fox ordered to pay €210,000 in libel damages
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges
Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court

More in this section

Homeless figures hit new record with more than 13,866 in emergency accommodation Homeless figures hit new record with more than 13,866 in emergency accommodation
Melanoma mRNA jab ‘Real hope’ for cancer cure as personal mRNA vaccine for melanoma trialled
Number of Catholic marriages fall in 2023 with almost a third opting for civil ceremonies Number of Catholic marriages fall in 2023 with almost a third opting for civil ceremonies
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited