Man shot in the face in Limerick during planned garda operation

A man in his 30's is in a stable condition in hospital after being shot by a Garda in West Limerick.

A man in his 30's is in a stable condition in hospital after being shot by a Garda in West Limerick.

The incident took place in Shanagolden near Foynes at around 2.30 this morning.

The man was shot in the face during a planned Garda operation.  

The Garda Ombudsman is investigating and investigators have been deployed to the scene. 
 

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