A man has been injured in a shooting in a housing estate in Longford town this evening.
A man in his 70s has been rushed to hospital after being allegedly shot in a suspected drive-by shooting in Longford town this evening.
It’s understood the man sustained a wound to his arm after a number of shots were fired through the window of a house in the Springlawn area at around 8pm.
Emergency services and gardaí rushed to the scene and have sealed off the area.
The male victim, who is from the locality, was taken to Mullingar’s Midland Regional Hospital for treatment to injuries that have been described as “serious but non-life threatening”.
Detectives are now expected to focus their attention on establishing a motive for the attack which occurred in one of Longford’s most densely populated and oldest residential estates.
“Gardaí are investigating following reports of a discharge of a firearm at a residential premises in Longford Town, this evening, Wednesday 17th July 2024,” said a garda spokesperson.
“The incident occurred at approximately 7:50pm.
“A man aged in his 70s has been taken to hospital to be treated for injuries.
“A scene is currently held for technical examination.
“Enquiries are ongoing and no further information is available at this time.”
