Woman shot in Balla, Co Mayo

[AbbeySider]

I think this happened at 6:30pm yesterday evening...

(www.breakingnews.ie)
Man held in connection with Mayo shooting

01/06/2011 - 07:35:33
Gardaí are continuing to question a man in his 40s over the shooting of a woman near Castlebar in Co. Mayo yesterday evening.

Dympna Walsh, who is in her 50s, was seriously injured in the incident, which happened in a shop on Main Street in Balla.

Gardaí later recovered a shotgun and arrested a man nearby. He is being held at Castlebar Garda Station for questioning.


(www.mayonews.ie)

Woman shot in Balla shop

A man in his 40s has been arrested this evening (Tuesday) following a shooting in a shop in Balla.
According to Gardaí, a lone gunman entered the shop on Main Steet street at roughly 6.30pm and shot a middle-aged woman, reported to be a member of staff. The woman was taken to Mayo General Hospital in Castlebar. Her injuries are said to be not life threatening.
The gunman, who fled the scene, was later arrested in the Claremorris area. He is currently detained at Castlebar Garda Station. A shotgun believed to have been used in the incident was subsequently recovered and has been sent for forensic examination.
The scene of the shooting has been sealed off for a full technical examination.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to contact Castlebar Station on 094 9038200.

[ballinaman]

Nally?

[mannix]

Gardai confirmed he is not a member of the mayo panel, they said he could shoot too straight.

[Tubberman]

I heard it was a 'disagreement' over a will. One of the old reliables!
Anyway, thank god the woman's life isn't in any danger. He must be some header though....

[maigheo]

I am from that area and know the people involved.It has been an ongoing situtation for awhile.Jeez tubberman you must have spies everywhere

[mylestheslasher]

I heard it was a 'disagreement' over a will. One of the old reliables!
Anyway, thank god the woman's life isn't in any danger. He must be some header though....

Jaysus, how many families in Ireland have fallen out forever due to a will. Think ill leave everything to the dog.

[Denn Forever]

Don't like that dog, do ya?

[maigheo]

I heard it was a 'disagreement' over a will. One of the old reliables!
Anyway, thank god the woman's life isn't in any danger. He must be some header though....

Jaysus, how many families in Ireland have fallen out forever due to a will. Think ill leave everything to the dog.

the kicker  in this case is that the gunman and the victim are not related

[AbbeySider]

I heard it was a 'disagreement' over a will. One of the old reliables!
Anyway, thank god the woman's life isn't in any danger. He must be some header though....

Jaysus, how many families in Ireland have fallen out forever due to a will. Think ill leave everything to the dog.

the kicker  in this case is that the gunman and the victim are not related

Is the gunman's mother a distant cousin of the woman that was shot though?