A man has been arrested following a shooting in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, with another man hospitalized but injuries not life-threatening
The 29-year-old suspect is still in custody, while another man was taken to the hospital. Thankfully, his injuries aren’t life-threatening.
This all went down just before 10 PM, and there was a heavy police presence, including armed officers and sniffer dogs. The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service was also on the scene, responding quickly to the situation.
They received a 999 call around 9:40 PM about the incident. Two emergency crews and two ambulance officers were dispatched. After assessing the situation, they took one patient to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast.
It’s a serious situation, and the police are continuing their investigation. Let’s hope everyone involved gets the help they need.