22/06/2022

Investigation Launched After Shot Fired At House In L'Derry

Police have launched an investigation after shot was fired at a house in Elon Dara, L'Derry, in the early hours of Tuesday, 21 June.

Detectives received a report at 12.20am that around 15 to 20 minutes earlier it is believed a hot had been fired causing damage to the front door of the house.

A woman, who was in the property at the time, was left shaken.

DetectiveSergeant Ballentine described it as a "reckless incident".

He said: “As our enquiries continue to establish what occurred and a motive, I would appeal to anyone with information, or who witnessed any suspicious activity in Clon Dara from around midnight to get in touch with us."

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