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08th Sep 2021

Three members of one family die in shooting incident in Co. Kerry

Kat O'Connor

A firearm was also discovered at the scene.

Three people have been killed in a shooting in Listowel, Co. Kerry.

Gardaí discovered the bodies of three people at a house in Lixnaw last night.

A neighbour alerted Gardaí shortly after 9 pm last night when she found the woman’s body.

They found the bodies of a woman in her 60s and a man in his 20s inside the home.

The body of a man in his 60s was found near the back of the house.

It is believed they were all members of the one family.

All three had gunshot wounds.

A firearm was also discovered at the scene.

According to reports, the incident is a suspected murder-suicide.

The three people are reportedly a wife, husband, and their son.

The scene has been preserved and an investigation is underway.

Gardaí stated that they’re not looking for anyone else in relation to the shooting at this time.