Menu
12/12/2001
Murder inquiry launched following south Armagh shooting
The police have begun a murder inquiry folowing the death of a 27-year-old man who was shot in the legs in south Armagh.
A 35-year-old man was also shot and is in hospital in a critical condition. He is being treated for gunshot wounds to his left leg.
It is understood that the attack happened at around 8.45pm in the Carrickastricken-New Road area, just outside the village of Forkhill on December 11.
Both men were taken to the Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry, and then later, transferred to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast.
It is understood that the men are from the Dublin area.
Assistant Chief Constable Stephen White condemned the shooting as “deplorable” and appealed for assistance from the public.
Follow up searches are being carried out in the area, and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) are liasing with Guarda in the investigation of the shooting incident. (CD)
A 35-year-old man was also shot and is in hospital in a critical condition. He is being treated for gunshot wounds to his left leg.
It is understood that the attack happened at around 8.45pm in the Carrickastricken-New Road area, just outside the village of Forkhill on December 11.
Both men were taken to the Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry, and then later, transferred to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast.
It is understood that the men are from the Dublin area.
Assistant Chief Constable Stephen White condemned the shooting as “deplorable” and appealed for assistance from the public.
Follow up searches are being carried out in the area, and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) are liasing with Guarda in the investigation of the shooting incident. (CD)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
08 April 2011
Alliance Slams 'Severe' Shooting Injuries
The police have appealed for information after a 31-year-old-man was taken to hospital after being shot in the leg in north Belfast. The shooting happened shortly before 11pm when a number of men went into his house in the Butler Walk area. The victim is being treated in the Royal Victoria Hospital where his injury has been described as "severe".
Alliance Slams 'Severe' Shooting Injuries
The police have appealed for information after a 31-year-old-man was taken to hospital after being shot in the leg in north Belfast. The shooting happened shortly before 11pm when a number of men went into his house in the Butler Walk area. The victim is being treated in the Royal Victoria Hospital where his injury has been described as "severe".
11 February 2015
Two Men Shot At Wedding
An investigation is underway after two men were injured in a shooting at a wedding in Newtownbutler, Co Fermanagh. According to reports, the shooting happened at about 13:00 on Wednesday in the grounds of St Mary's Catholic church. Two men are being treated for their injuries at Enniskillen's South West Acute hospital.
Two Men Shot At Wedding
An investigation is underway after two men were injured in a shooting at a wedding in Newtownbutler, Co Fermanagh. According to reports, the shooting happened at about 13:00 on Wednesday in the grounds of St Mary's Catholic church. Two men are being treated for their injuries at Enniskillen's South West Acute hospital.
06 May 2016
Man Injured In West Belfast Shooting
A man is in hospital following a shooting incident in west Belfast on Friday morning, 06 May. The shooting happened in the Distillery Court area. The man's condition is unknown. Police are currently in attendance at the scene. No further information is available.
Man Injured In West Belfast Shooting
A man is in hospital following a shooting incident in west Belfast on Friday morning, 06 May. The shooting happened in the Distillery Court area. The man's condition is unknown. Police are currently in attendance at the scene. No further information is available.
10 February 2014
Two Men Injured In Co Down Shooting
Two men have been injured in a shooting in Bangor, Co Down. One of the men was shot three times in the chest and another was shot in the leg. The incident happened at around 1am on Monday (10 February) in the Whitehill Estate. Both men were taken to hospital for treatment.
Two Men Injured In Co Down Shooting
Two men have been injured in a shooting in Bangor, Co Down. One of the men was shot three times in the chest and another was shot in the leg. The incident happened at around 1am on Monday (10 February) in the Whitehill Estate. Both men were taken to hospital for treatment.
13 August 2001
Three men hospitalised following shooting attacks
Three men are in hospital after paramilitary-style attacks in north Belfast on Sunday August 12. In the first attack two men aged 39 and 21 were treated for gunshot wounds to the leg after they were shot in the Parkmount area of Greencastle in the northern outskirts of the city. The incident took place around 10.40pm.
Three men hospitalised following shooting attacks
Three men are in hospital after paramilitary-style attacks in north Belfast on Sunday August 12. In the first attack two men aged 39 and 21 were treated for gunshot wounds to the leg after they were shot in the Parkmount area of Greencastle in the northern outskirts of the city. The incident took place around 10.40pm.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy morning with outbreaks of rain, heavy for a time, clearing east by midday. Then sunny spells with scattered showers through the afternoon, mostly around the north coast. Maximum temperature 9 °C.Tonight:Largely dry with clear spells at first, a few showers in the north and west. Becoming cloudier with rain spreading east through the early hours. Strong winds developing, coastal gales. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
