PICTURES: PSNI appeal after man (36) shot in chest in Antrim

A man has been shot in the chest during an incident last night in Antim.
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Detectives are continuing to appeal for information following a report of a shooting incident in Antrim last night (Sunday 7th November).

Detective Inspector Lenaghan said: “At round 10:30pm, it was reported that a shot was fired through the front door of a property at the Greenpark Drive area of the town.

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“A 36-year-old male occupant, who was inside the property, was struck on the chest.

“He was taken to hospital for his injuries, which are not believed to be life threatening at this stage.

“Damage was also reported to the front door of the property following the incident.

“Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident and we are particularly keen to hear from anyone who was in the Greenpark Drive, Lough Road and Dublin Road areas of the town around the time.

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“If you have any information which may be relevant, or if you may have dashcam or other footage, contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 1937 07/11/21.

Pacemaker Press 08-11-2021: Police in Antrim are investigating a shooting incident at a house in Greenpark Drive, Antrim on Sunday 7th November.
A report was received shortly after 10.30pm on Sunday night that a man had sustained a gunshot wound to his chest after a shot was fired through the front door of the house. The man has now been taken to hospital for treatment.
Picture By: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.Pacemaker Press 08-11-2021: Police in Antrim are investigating a shooting incident at a house in Greenpark Drive, Antrim on Sunday 7th November.
A report was received shortly after 10.30pm on Sunday night that a man had sustained a gunshot wound to his chest after a shot was fired through the front door of the house. The man has now been taken to hospital for treatment.
Picture By: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.
Pacemaker Press 08-11-2021: Police in Antrim are investigating a shooting incident at a house in Greenpark Drive, Antrim on Sunday 7th November. A report was received shortly after 10.30pm on Sunday night that a man had sustained a gunshot wound to his chest after a shot was fired through the front door of the house. The man has now been taken to hospital for treatment. Picture By: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.

“You can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”

Sinn Féin South Antrim MLA, Declan Kearney has condemned a shooting saying: “I was shocked to hear that a man suffered a chest wound when a shot was fired through the front door of a flat in Greenpark Drive last night.

“I am especially concerned that this shooting incident has happened in what is a very settled and relatively quiet part of Antrim town.

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“My thoughts are with the victim and all those affected, including the wider Dublin Road community, which will share my concerns that this violent attack has been carried out in its midst.

Pacemaker Press 08-11-2021: Police in Antrim are investigating a shooting incident at a house in Greenpark Drive, Antrim on Sunday 7th November.
A report was received shortly after 10.30pm on Sunday night that a man had sustained a gunshot wound to his chest after a shot was fired through the front door of the house. The man has now been taken to hospital for treatment.
Picture By: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.Pacemaker Press 08-11-2021: Police in Antrim are investigating a shooting incident at a house in Greenpark Drive, Antrim on Sunday 7th November.
A report was received shortly after 10.30pm on Sunday night that a man had sustained a gunshot wound to his chest after a shot was fired through the front door of the house. The man has now been taken to hospital for treatment.
Picture By: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.
Pacemaker Press 08-11-2021: Police in Antrim are investigating a shooting incident at a house in Greenpark Drive, Antrim on Sunday 7th November. A report was received shortly after 10.30pm on Sunday night that a man had sustained a gunshot wound to his chest after a shot was fired through the front door of the house. The man has now been taken to hospital for treatment. Picture By: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.

“I am appealing for maximum assistance from the public for the police in their inquiries into this incident by contacting them on 101 quoting reference number 1937 07/11/21, or calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.” ENDS/CRÍOCH

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