A police officer has died after being shot in Ireland last night.
The incident happened just before midnight on Wednesday in the small town of Castlerea, Co Roscommon, 125 kilometres north-west of Dublin.
A man is being detained in connection with the matter, Gardai said in a statement.
It added: ‘One man has been arrested in connection with this investigation and is currently detained in Castlerea Garda Station.’
The town centre was placed into lockdown with no traffic allowed in or out as investigations continue.
‘It is with deepest sadness An Garda Siochana confirms the death of our colleague, resulting from fatal gunshot wounds received during an incident in Castlerea shortly before midnight on Wednesday 17th June 2020,’ the force said.
Garda said it would identify the officer once next of kin had been informed.
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