Limerick gardaí investigate shooting

Gardaí in Limerick are investigating a shooting in the city earlier this evening

Gardaí in Limerick are investigating a shooting in the city earlier this evening. The incident happened shortly after 7pm when a 34 year-old man was shot in the abdomen in John Carew Park, in the Rathban area.

The man was taken to Limerick Regional Hospital where his condition is not thought to be life-threatening.

Gardaí believe two culprits were involved in the attack.

Gardaí from Roxboro Road have sealed off the scene and and are conducting searches in the area.