CARLOW, IRELAND – A tragic and terrifying incident unfolded this evening at the Fairgreen Shopping Centre in Carlow, where a man is dead and a nine-year-old child has been injured following a shooting.

BREAKING | Man Dead, Child Injured After Gunfire Erupts at Irish Shopping Centre; Bomb Squad Called to Scene

CARLOW, IRELAND – A tragic and terrifying incident unfolded this evening at the Fairgreen Shopping Centre in Carlow, where a man is dead and a nine-year-old child has been injured following a shooting.

Gardaí (Irish police) responded to reports of shots fired shortly after 6:00 p.m., with witnesses describing scenes of panic as shoppers scrambled for cover. According to initial reports, a lone gunman discharged multiple rounds in or near the busy shopping centre.

The gunman was later located and pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether he died from a self-inflicted wound or was neutralized by responding officers.

In a deeply concerning development, a suspicious device was found on the deceased man, prompting the Irish Defence Forces’ Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team – commonly known as the bomb squad – to respond urgently to the scene. The area has been cordoned off and secured as investigations continue.

The injured child, a nine-year-old, suffered a gunshot wound to the leg. Gardaí have confirmed the injuries are non-life-threatening, and the child is receiving treatment at a local hospital. No other injuries have been reported at this time.

The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and Gardaí are urging the public to avoid the area as forensic and bomb disposal teams continue their work.

This is a developing story, and more details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses. Authorities are asking any witnesses or individuals with video footage to contact local Garda stations immediately.

Public safety remains the highest priority, and Gardaí have assured the community that there is no ongoing threat at this time.