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## Limerick Leader: Gardaí Investigate Violent Incident in West Limerick
Gardaí are investigating a violent incident that occurred in West Limerick on Thursday evening. according too a Garda spokesperson,they received a report of a vehicle being rammed and an altercation in the townland of Kilcoole,near Rathkeale,shortly after 6:30 PM [[1]].
It is believed that a man in his 40s was shot in the hip area and was transported to University Hospital Limerick for treatment. His injuries are not currently believed to be life-threatening [[2]]. A large number of family members have gathered at the hospital.Gardaí are appealing to the public for assistance. They are requesting that anyone wiht camera footage, including dash-cam recordings, from the Kilcoole and greater Rathkeale areas between 6:15 PM and 7:30 PM on Thursday, August 21, make it available to investigating officers. Anyone with details is asked to contact Newcastle West Garda station at 069 20650, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station [[3]].
There are reports that a car was later found burnt out. A major Garda inquiry has been launched, and investigations are ongoing [[4]].
