A person has been taken to the hospital following a “suspected shooting” that occurred late Monday evening in Newtownabbey, County Antrim. The incident, which has left the local community shaken, took place shortly before 10 p.m. at a property on Fairview Avenue in the Carnmoney area.
Emergency services were quickly dispatched to the scene after receiving reports of the incident. Photographs from the area show a significant police presence, with armed officers and sniffer dogs conducting investigations. The scene has been cordoned off with police tape, and several homes in the vicinity remain surrounded as officers work to gather evidence and ensure public safety.
The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) confirmed that one individual was transported to the hospital for treatment. A spokesperson for the NIAS stated, “The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 21:40 on Monday, 6 January, following reports of an incident in the Fairview Avenue area of Newtownabbey.”
The condition of the injured individual has not been disclosed at this time. Local authorities have not yet released further details about the circumstances surrounding the incident, and it remains unclear whether any arrests have been made.
Residents in the area have expressed concern over the ordeal, with some describing the neighborhood as usually quiet and peaceful. “It’s shocking to see this happen so close to home,” one resident said. “The presence of armed officers and police tape is unsettling.”
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has launched an investigation into the suspected shooting. Officers are appealing to anyone with information that could assist their inquiries to come forward. Witnesses or individuals who were in the area around the time of the incident are urged to contact the PSNI or Crimestoppers anonymously.
As the investigation continues, the community remains on edge, awaiting updates about the injured individual’s condition and the progress of the police inquiry.
