Gardaí were called to a firearms incident at a rural location near Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow, late yesterday evening, Tuesday 2nd December.

A male aged in his early 20s sustained fatal injuries.

The scene is currently held for technical examination.

Enquiries are ongoing and no further information is available at this time.

Gardaí have advised that they are at a very early stage in their investigations.

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