The Police Service of Northern Ireland responded to the shooting incident in Maguiresbridge, Co Fermanagh this morning, July 23.RollingNews.ie
Two people have been killed and another two have been injured in a shooting incident in Maguiresbridge, Co Fermanagh this morning, Wednesday, July 23.
"Police are currently at the scene of a shooting incident within the Drummeer Road area of Maguiresbridge," the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said in a brief statement on Wednesday morning.
"We can confirm two people have died, and two people are being treated in hospital for serious injuries.
"We can advise there is no ongoing risk to the public.
"A further update will follow in due course."
The PSNI said the Drummeer Road is currently closed to road users, which may lead to delays on the A4 Belfast Road.
RTÉ News has reported that the two people who died were a woman and a child, while the two others who were hospitalized are a man and another child.
Our officers are at the scene of a shooting incident within the Drummeer Road area of Maguiresbridge.
Two people have died, and two people are being treated in hospital for serious injuries. An update will follow. Full details: https://t.co/pUxBBqocQD pic.twitter.com/WyA0oQRpkG
— Police Fermanagh and Omagh (@PSNIFermOmagh) July 23, 2025
The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) separately confirmed that, following reports of an incident in the Drummeer Road area in Maguiresbridge, it received a 999 call at 8:21 this morning.
NIAS dispatched three Emergency Ambulances, one Rapid Response Paramedic, two Ambulance Officers, and an Ambulance Doctor to the incident.
Ambulance control also tasked the Charity Air Ambulance, with an HEMS [Helicopter Emergency Medical Services] team on board, to attend.
Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, one patient was
taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast by Air Ambulance, and another to South West Acute Hospital by Ambulance.
Northern Ireland's First Minister Michelle O'Neill said that she was "absolutely heartbroken" by the incident.
I’m absolutely heartbroken by the news from Maguiresbridge today.
My thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, and the local community.
I have no doubt that the people of Maguiresbridge will come together and support one another through this incredibly difficult time.
— Michelle O’Neill (@moneillsf) July 23, 2025
Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly described the event as "truly devastating."
Truly devastating to hear of this terrible and violent event. My thoughts at this dreadful time are with the loved ones, family and friends but most of all for the tragedy of the lives cut off so cruelly. Terrible news. https://t.co/7MIbSb4lTQ
— Emma Little-Pengelly BL (@little_pengelly) July 23, 2025
Northern Ireland's Justice Minister Naomi Long offered her "thoughts and sympathies" following the "horrific incident."
She also asked people not to speculate about the details of the shooting.
My thoughts and sympathies are with those affected in Maguiresbridge following this morning’s horrific incident.
Can I please ask people don’t speculate, online or elsewhere, as to the details surrounding it while it is being investigated.
— Naomi Long MLA (@naomi_long) July 23, 2025