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GSOC confirm that they are investigating Co Longford shooting incident




The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission have confirmed that they are to investigate a shooting incident which resulted in man being injured Co Longford on Monday.

The investigation comes after after the man sustained a gunshot wound to the leg in the incident which occurred in Edgeworthstown, Co Longford, at approximately 5pm yesterday evening.

It is understood that the man was shot whilst Gardaí were attending the scene as part of another investigation.

During the incident it is alleged that the Garda officer was confronted by a man whilst they were being assisted by another member of the public.

It is reported that the man sustained a gunshot wound after the Garda involved fired at a gaurd dog which was killed.

However the bullet ricocheted and hit the man in the right foot.

Although the man’s injuries are not life-threatening he was later taken to hospital for treatment.

GSOC say the investigation into the incident is currently ongoing.

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