Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Shutterstock/Jorg Hackemann

Off-duty garda shot in attempted mugging in New Orleans

He’s now being treated for his wounds in hospital.

A GARDA HAS been shot while on holiday with his family in New Orleans.

Garda Brian Hanrahan – who is based in Newcastle West in Limerick – is believed to have been shot in the lower back and leg after refusing to hand over cash in an attempted mugging.

Hanrahan was taken to hospital but his condition is not yet known. It’s understood that he’s in the intensive care unit.

The Department of Foreign Affairs told TheJournal.ie that it is aware of the case and providing consular assistance.

The shooting is believed to happened at around 5.40 am local time yesterday at the intersection of New Orleans Street and North Tonti Street in the city.

Read: Two years on … but no arrests: A community gathers to remember Garda Adrian Donohoe>

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Author
Cliodhna Russell
View 61 comments
Close
61 Comments
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.
    JournalTv
    News in 60 seconds