Gun shots fired at Garda patrol car in Tallaght

Gun shots fired at Garda patrol car in Tallaght

AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after a Garda patrol car was hit when a man with a handgun fired shots at the vehicle in the Tallaght area in the early hours of this morning.

Gardaí in Tallaght are investigating the shooting incident which occurred after 2.30am this morning, July 24, in the Rossfield Avenue area of Tallaght.

According to a statement issued by the Gardaí, a marked Garda patrol car with unarmed uniform Gardaí was on patrol in the area when they came across three men – one in possession of a handgun and one in possession of a baseball bat.

A number of shots were discharged by the male with the handgun towards the Garda patrol car, one of which struck the vehicle. All three men then fled the scene.

A Garda statement issued this morning said: “Gardaí in Tallaght are investigating a shooting incident which occurred shortly after 2.30am this morning, 24th July 2021 in the Rossfield Avenue area of Tallaght in Dublin.

“A marked Garda patrol car with unarmed uniform Gardaí was on patrol in the area, when they came across three males, one in possession of a handgun and one in possession of a baseball bat”.

“The male armed with the handgun discharged a number of shots towards the Garda patrol car. One of these shots struck the vehicle. All three men then fled the scene”.

No Gardaí were injured during this incident.

Gardaí in Tallaght are appealing to anyone who has any information or footage (including dash cam) to come forward to them.

Anyone with information can contact Tallaght Garda station at 01 666 6000, the Garda confidential line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

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