Garda Ombudsman investigating Cork pub shooting

The Garda Ombudsman Commission is investigating after a man was shot by gardaí after failing to drop a weapon.

The incident happened in a pub near Cork city yesterday evening.

At about at 6.40pm yesterday, a man in his 20s entered the Mo Chuisle Bar on Blarney St armed with a shotgun.

He began threatening staff and demanding to see the owner.

Gardaí were alerted and armed officers from the Regional Support Unit responded.

It is understood that the man defied orders to drop his weapon and a member of the Support Unit discharged one shot, wounding the man in the stomach.

He was rushed to Cork University Hospital where he underwent emergency surgery and is said to be in a stable condition this morning.

The Garda Commissioner Fachtna Murphy has referred the incident to Garda Ombudsman Commission.

Gardaí at Gurranabraher are appealing for witnesses to the incident. They can be contacted on 021 4946209.

Last night's incident is the second in which shots were fired at the pub. The gunman’s uncle is thought to have died two years ago following a scuffle when he was refused service at the pub.