23/09/2025
Police Investigate Shooting In Limavady
Police are appealing for information following a report of a shot being fired at a house in the Josephine Avenue area of Limavady. The incident occurred in the early hours of today, Monday, 22 September.
At around 2.50am, a female resident, who was asleep upstairs, reported hearing a loud bang. A second person was in a neighbouring bedroom at the time. It is believed a shot was fired into the living room, causing damage to a window. No one was injured in the incident.
A police spokesperson has appealed to anyone who was in the area at the time and noticed anything suspicious to get in touch. They are also asking for any dash-cam or doorbell footage that could assist with their investigation.
Detectives can be contacted on 101 quoting reference number 108 22/09/25 or submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport
Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
At around 2.50am, a female resident, who was asleep upstairs, reported hearing a loud bang. A second person was in a neighbouring bedroom at the time. It is believed a shot was fired into the living room, causing damage to a window. No one was injured in the incident.
Detectives can be contacted on 101 quoting reference number 108 22/09/25 or submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport
Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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