UPDATE 9pm, Sunday, 1st June
A man is dead following reports of a firearm discharge in Carlow town earlier this evening.
The white Irish male was declared deceased at the scene.
A young girl received treatment from paramedics but did not require hospital care. It’s undermined as of yet how those injuries were sustained.
The Fairgreen Shopping Centre and car park has been cordoned off with that cordon set to remain overnight.
Anybody with vehicles parked within the cordon will not be granted access to retrieve them this evening.
Earlier story;
A Carlow town premises has been evacuated and sealed off following an incident this evening.
KCLR News understands what’s believed to have been shots were fired in the Fairgreen area with emergency services notified just after 6pm.
Gardai are at the retail premises where a scene’s been preserved – the Arm Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team has also been requested to attend.
A spokesperson says “At this time, there is no further concern for public safety”.
Gardai are appealing for anyone with footage to not share it on social media or messaging apps and to instead contact them at the town garda station on 059 9136620.
