Youth in hospital after Limerick shooting

A 17-year-old remains in hospital after being shot early on Saturday morning.

A 17-year-old remains in hospital after being shot early on Saturday morning.

The shooting happened at Craeval Park, Moyross. The victim was approached by two men wearing balaclava, one armed with a sawn-off shotgun.

The victim was shot twice receiving serious injuries to his shoulder and back.  He is being treated in Limerick Regional Hospital.

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