05/09/2023

Appeal For Information On Crossmaglen Shooting

PSNI detectives in Ardmore have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a shooting incident in the Crossmaglen area early on Monday, 4 September.

At around 6.30am yesterday, officers received and responded to a report that a man in his 30s had been shot in the arm and the neck whilst sitting inside a vehicle in the Ballsmill Road area. Colleagues from emergency services also attended the scene.

It was reported that another vehicle pulled up, and a man with his face covered exited and shot the victim, before making off in the same vehicle.

The victim was subsequently was taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries, where he remains in a critical condition at this time.

Detective Sergeant Dougherty said: "We are appealing to anyone who may have any information which might help us to establish the circumstances of the incident to contact 101, quoting reference number 253 of 04/09/23."

Information can also be given anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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