Gardaí in Offaly are today launching an investigation after a terrifying incident at a housing estate in Clara.
Gardaí have launched an appeal for witnesses to come forward after a gun was fired at a house in the town on Tuesday night, July 5.
In a statement, gardaí said: "At approximately 11:30pm on Tuesday night, Gardaí received reports that a number of shots had been fired at a property in Oakview, Clara, Co. Offaly."
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They confirmed to the Irish Mirror that the property was a house but would not confirm if it was occupied at the time.
They said: "No injuries were reported during the incident."
No arrests have been made at this time and investigations are ongoing, according to officers.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward and any road users with video footage (including dash cam) is asked to make this available to them.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station 057 932 7600 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
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