Man dead and child injured after shooting incident at shopping centre in Ireland

A man has died and a child has been left injured after a shooting incident at a shopping centre in Co Carlow.

The incident happened at the Fairgreen Shopping Centre in Carlow town around 6.15pm.

It is understood that the dead man’s wounds were self-inflicted. The body is still at the scene and will not be removed until the area has been declared safe.

The girl received treatment from paramedics at the scene but did not require hospital care, police said. It is unclear how her injuries were sustained, they added.

The Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team has been requested to attend the scene as a precaution.

The shopping centre has been evacuated, and a large cordon is in place.

Police, ambulance and fire services are at the scene, and a helicopter was hovering overhead.

A police spokesperson said: “At this time, there is no further concern for public safety.”

Anyone who might have footage of the incident is being urged to provide it to the authorities instead of sharing it on social media or messaging apps.

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said he was “shocked and saddened” by the shooting.

He added: “My thoughts are with the families affected and the local community in Carlow after what was a very serious and traumatic incident.

“I urge anyone who has information to speak to the Gardai”.