Gardaí are investigating a drive-by shooting at a house in Rathkeale, Co Limerick, on Sunday night.
Rathkeale Shooting Investigation
A number of shots were discharged from a firearm at a house in the west Limerick town. No injuries were reported.
A large Garda presence was visible in Rathkeale on Sunday and Monday, responding to tensions following a number of violent incidents. Uniformed gardaí, supported by the Garda Emergency Response Unit, conducted checkpoints, and the Garda helicopter provided air support prior to the shooting.
A Garda spokesman stated the incident occurred around 9:15 p.m. on Sunday, and a technical examination of the scene was conducted by the Divisional Scenes of Crime Unit. Investigations are ongoing.
Local councillor Adam Teskey has repeatedly called for increased Garda resources in the town to support Supt Michael Fleming and his force.
The population of Rathkeale has recently increased due to an influx of Traveller families gathering for marriages and christenings at St Mary’s Church. While the majority of these families are peaceful, some individuals with international crime links are under investigation.
Just over two weeks ago, gardaí conducted a search-and-arrest operation in Rathkeale as part of an investigation into money laundering, seizing approximately €400,000 in cash and bank accounts. Suspected rhino horns were also recovered during the raids.
On November 30th, a house on New Road in Rathkeale was shot at while occupants, including a child, were present. No injuries were reported. Last October, a van was petrol bombed, and in the past year, a man was shot and seriously wounded in the area.
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