Issue Date: 29/04/2026
Gardaí responded to reports of a firearm incident in Ballymun, Dublin 9 on Tuesday 28th April 2026 at approximately 3pm.
In the course of responding to this incident, unarmed, uniformed Gardaí pursued on foot two males, one of whom was on an e-scooter.
Gardaí subsequently arrested the two males, one in his 20s, and a juvenile in his teens, who were detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939 in a Garda Station in the Dublin region.
The male juvenile has since been released from custody. A file will be prepared for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The adult male remains in custody.
A short time later, a firearm is reported to have been discharged in the area.
There were no reports of injuries.
Gardaí are engaging with the family of another juvenile following this incident, affording them all available supports.
A Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed to lead this investigation.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.
Anyone who was in the Ballymun area on Tuesday 28th April 2026 at the time and who may have information or camera footage is asked to contact investigating Gardaí.
Any individuals with information is asked to contact Ballymun Garda Station on (01) 6664400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
Investigations are ongoing.
