A MAJOR investigation is underway after a firearm was discharged at a home in Leitrim.
Gardai have arrested a man following the incident, which occurred on Friday, March 7.
Gardai in Leitrim responded to an emergency call at a residential location in Killargue yesterday afternoon.
The Armed Support Unit were also called out to assist An Garda Siochana.
A man in his 30s was arrested following an intervention by the Armed Support Unit shortly after 3.20pm.
This involved the deployment of a taser.
The man was arrested outside the home and the firearm has been seized.
Gardai said: “Gardaí investigating the discharge of a firearm in Killargue, Co. Leitrim, on Friday 7th March 2025, have arrested a man.
“On the afternoon of Friday 7th March 2025, Leitrim Gardaí responded to an emergency call at a residential location in Killargue, Co. Leitrim.
“The Armed Support Unit also attended the scene.
“Shortly after 3.20pm, following an intervention by the Armed Support Unit, including the deployment of a Taser, a man was arrested outside the residence, and a firearm was seized.”
The scene is now being preserved for a technical examination.
The firearm is also being subject to forensic examination.
The spokesperson added: “The scene is currently preserved for technical examination.
“The firearm seized is now subject to forensic and ballistic examination.
“The man (aged in his 30’s), is currently detained pursuant to Section 30 Offences Against the State Act, 1939/98 at a Garda station in the Co. Leitrim area.”
Gardai have also confirmed that investigations remain ongoing.
