Boy (14) injured in Waterford shooting

Gardai are investigating a shooting incident at a house in the Ballybeg area of Waterford city this afternoon in which a 14 year…

Gardai are investigating a shooting incident at a house in the Ballybeg area of Waterford city this afternoon in which a 14 year old boy was injured.

The boy was taken to Waterford Regional Hospital where his condition is described as stable.

A full Garda technical examination was carried out at the scene.

In a follow-up operation, a burnt out car was discovered around 3 miles from Waterford city. Gardai are investigating the possibility that the two incidents are linked.

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