Update:
3.45pm – The main street in Sixmilebridge has now reopened.
Gardaí have confirmed they are seeking information about a large black ‘jeep type’ vehicle, possibly a BMW SUV, that was seen in the area at the time.
Gardaí have appealed to anyone who might have seen the vehicle or have dashcam footage of it if they were in the area at around the time of the incident to contact them.
Two men, including an innocent passer-by, are recovering in hospital following a shooting incident in Co Clare overnight.
The shooting occurred on the main street in Sixmilebridge shortly after midnight. Both men, aged 21 and 66, were treated at the scene before being taken by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick. Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
One of the men, understood to have been the intended target of the attack, suffered a more serious injuries. He is believed to be the younger of the two and had been living in Limerick.
The second older man was unconnected with the incident and is understood to have been visiting the town from Galway for a music festival.
It’s understood that at least two men wearing balaclavas were seen getting out of a car while as many as eight shots rang out according to one local.
Staff from a nearby public house ran to assist the man and used paper towels to stem the bleeding from a wound until ambulance paramedics arrived.
A section of the main street of Sixmilebridge and the carpark adjacent to the local church have been sealed and traffic diverted away from the area.
Gardaí have confirmed that no arrests have been made to date and the scene is currently preserved for forensic and technical examination.
An incident room has been established at Shannon Garda Station while investigating officers will hold a case conference later this morning.
In the meantime, Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact Shannon Garda Station 061-365900 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666111.