Gardaí at Castlebar are investigating a shooting incident which occurred at a Service Station on the Moneen Road, Castlebar, Co Mayo at approximately 3.30pm this afternoon (18/12/13).
A 26 year old man was shot a number of times. He was taken to Mayo General Hospital where he is being treated for his injuries. The scene of the shooting is preserved pending a full Garda technical examination. A dark coloured estate car was seen leaving the area at the time of the shooting. There have been no arrests at this stage.
Investigating are appealing for witnesses to contact Castlebar Garda Station on 094-9038200, the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666-111 or any Garda Station.
