Man dead after shooting incident at Carlow shopping centre
On Sunday evening, June 1, 2025, a tragic shooting incident occurred at the Fairgreen Shopping Centre in Carlow, Ireland. A man in his early 20s, identified as a white Irish male known to Gardaí and previously out on bail for firearms offences, entered a Tesco supermarket within the centre around 6:15 PM and discharged several shots. He subsequently took his own life outside the premises. (The Irish Sun)
During the chaos, a nine-year-old girl sustained a minor leg injury. She was treated at the scene and did not require hospitalisation. It remains unclear whether her injury resulted directly from gunfire or from the ensuing panic.(Hindustan Times, The Irish Sun)
Emergency services, including Gardaí, ambulance personnel, and the Army’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit, responded promptly. The shopping centre was evacuated and cordoned off overnight. Authorities discovered a suspected explosive or flammable device on the deceased, prompting the involvement of the EOD team. However, Gardaí later confirmed there is no ongoing threat to public safety. (The Irish Sun, Hindustan Times, The Irish Sun)
Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan described the event as a “really shocking incident,” emphasizing that gun violence is rare in Ireland and reaffirming the government’s commitment to community safety. Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris also expressed their sympathies to those affected and praised the swift response of emergency services.(The Irish Sun)
Gardaí are urging anyone with information or footage related to the incident to contact Carlow Garda Station at 059-9136620 or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111. They have requested that any such footage not be shared on social media platforms. (The Irish Sun, Sky News)
