Young man (20s) dies in tragic accidental shooting in Carlow
A man has died following what appears to be an accidental shooting in Co Carlow.Gardaí were alerted to a firearms incident at a rural location near Leighlinbridge, in Co Carlow, late Tuesday evening, December 2.A male aged in his early 20s sustained fatal injuries during the incident.Read moreYoung woman to stand trial accused of allowing criminal cash to flow through bank accountsThe Irish Independent understands that the man died following an accidental shooting while hunting in a rural location in Carlow.In a statement, a garda spokesperson confirmed that a man had been fatally injured during the incident.Crime Wrap for December 3 “Gardaí were called to a firearms incident at a rural location near Leighlinbridge, Co Carlow, late yesterday evening, Tuesday, December 2, 2025,” said a garda spokesperson.“A male aged in his early 20s sustained fatal injuries. The scene is currently held for technical examination. Enquiries are ongoing and no further information is available at this time.”The local community of Leighlinbridge are in a state of shock following the news that a young man has died during the incident.Read morePeeing man leads gardaí straight to apprentice's €17.5k cocaine stash“The community is stunned, saddened and shocked that a young man has lost his life,” said local Carlow county councillor Michael Doran speaking to the Irish Independent. “It is still early days, but what I have been told is that it was a hunting accident.“The people here locally are truly shocked and saddened by the incident and our thoughts go out to the young man’s family, friends and loved ones.“It is terrible to lose someone, especially at this time of year in the lead up to Christmas.”
