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October 12, 2025
Teen, 16, ambushed by 2 men on electric bike and blasted in leg after 10 shots fired as gardai probe row between groups
A TEENAGER was blasted in the leg after up to ten shots were fired at him. The Irish Sun can reveal the 16-year-old victim was ambushed by two men on an electric bike shortly after 8.15pm on Monday. Officers said the lad was “extremely lucky” to escape with non-life threatening injuries in the incident outside...
A 16-year-old boy is recovering after being shot in the leg in a brazen ambush on Monday evening. Gardaí are investigating the incident, which occurred shortly after 8:15 pm, and believe it is linked to an ongoing dispute between groups.
The victim was reportedly targeted by two men riding an electric bike. According to sources, the pair fired as many as ten shots at the teenager during the attack. The shocking incident unfolded outside an undisclosed location, leaving the young man with a leg wound.
While the hail of gunfire suggests a deliberate and violent attack, authorities have confirmed that the teenager's injuries are not life-threatening. Gardaí have stated that the victim was "extremely lucky" to have escaped the situation with relatively minor injuries, considering the number of shots fired.
The investigation is currently focused on identifying the two men involved and determining the motive behind the shooting. Gardaí are appealing to the public for any information that could assist their inquiries. They are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have witnessed the incident or saw two men on an electric bike in the area around the time of the shooting.
The incident has sparked concern in the local community, with residents expressing shock and dismay at the level of violence. Gardaí have increased patrols in the area to provide reassurance and deter further incidents. They are also working to address the underlying tensions between the groups believed to be involved in the dispute.
Detectives are pursuing all lines of inquiry, including examining CCTV footage from the area and interviewing potential witnesses. They are urging anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to contact their local Garda station or the Garda Confidential Line. The investigation is ongoing.
The victim was reportedly targeted by two men riding an electric bike. According to sources, the pair fired as many as ten shots at the teenager during the attack. The shocking incident unfolded outside an undisclosed location, leaving the young man with a leg wound.
While the hail of gunfire suggests a deliberate and violent attack, authorities have confirmed that the teenager's injuries are not life-threatening. Gardaí have stated that the victim was "extremely lucky" to have escaped the situation with relatively minor injuries, considering the number of shots fired.
The investigation is currently focused on identifying the two men involved and determining the motive behind the shooting. Gardaí are appealing to the public for any information that could assist their inquiries. They are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have witnessed the incident or saw two men on an electric bike in the area around the time of the shooting.
The incident has sparked concern in the local community, with residents expressing shock and dismay at the level of violence. Gardaí have increased patrols in the area to provide reassurance and deter further incidents. They are also working to address the underlying tensions between the groups believed to be involved in the dispute.
Detectives are pursuing all lines of inquiry, including examining CCTV footage from the area and interviewing potential witnesses. They are urging anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to contact their local Garda station or the Garda Confidential Line. The investigation is ongoing.
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