A man in his 60s has been left injured after a shooting incident in Limerick city, gardai have confirmed.
The shooting took place in the city and emergency services attended the scene shortly after the incident was reported. The injured man was taken to hospital for treatment following the attack.
Gardai have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The exact location within Limerick city and the time of the incident have not been fully disclosed as the investigation remains in its early stages.
The age of the victim has raised questions locally, as shootings in Limerick have in recent years tended to be linked to feuding between younger criminal elements. Investigators will be working to establish a motive and identify those responsible.
Anyone with information about the incident is being urged to contact Limerick Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.