The Carlow Town community is grappling with shock after a shooting incident at the Fairgreen Shopping Centre, where a 22-year-old gunman, Evan Fitzgerald, opened fire before taking his own life. Although he was reportedly on bail for other firearms offenses, investigators believe he did not intend to harm anyone. A nine-year-old child sustained a leg injury during the chaos. In response, the HSE has offered counseling in Carlow to support those affected by the trauma of the events that unfolded.
Eyewitnesses described a moment of sheer panic as they saw the gunman, Evan Fitzgerald, who was reported to have taken his own life following the shooting.
The HSE is mobilizing resources to provide psychological support to those affected by the traumatic events and has opened counseling services for the Carlow community.
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