Knockbridge village has now reopened following a technical examination
Gardaí insist they are satisfied that shots fired at a house in Knockbridge yesterday evening was a case of mistaken identity.
A number of shots were fired at the house from a semi-automatic weapon around 7.30pm.
A woman and a teenager were inside at the time, however no one was injured during the incident.
The Garda Armed Response Unit were quickly on the scene and preserved the scene for a technical examination that took place this morning. The Dundalk-Knockbridge Road had been closed overnight and this morning but has now fully reopened.
Local representatives expressed their shock at the incident, with Fianna Fáil councillor Declan Breathnach telling the Michael Reade Show on LMFM this morning that it was only for the “Grace of God” that no one was injured.
Meanwhile, local TD Seamus Kirk has condemned the shooting.
He said: “This is a despicable attack and must be condemned in the strongest possible terms. The community is in complete shock about this. This is an extremely quiet and peaceful village just five miles from Dundalk.
“Gardaí are actively investigating this case and I would hope that the culprits will be brought to justice.”
Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have noticed a car being driven at speed on the Stephenstown Road around 7.30pm last night to contact them at Dundalk Garda Station or on the Garda Confidential Line.
