Man dead and nine-year-old girl injured after shopping centre shooting in Ireland - as bomb squad are deployed after 'suspicious' device was found
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A man has died and a nine-year-old girl is injured after a horror shooting at a shopping centre in Ireland.
Police descended on the Fairgreen Shopping Centre, in Carlow town, at around 6.15pm today following reports of gunshots as shoppers fled in panic.
A 'white Irish male' is confirmed to be dead at the scene and it is believed that his wounds were self-inflicted.
His body will not be removed from the premises until the area has been declared safe.
Police say the girl was treated for minor injuries by paramedics at the scene and she did not require hospitalisation.
They added they are still determining the cause of her injuries.
Local reports by RTE suggest the man' fired a number of shots' inside the Tesco supermarket within the centre before he died.
A bomb squad, Gardai, ambulance and fire service remain on the scene with the premises fully evacuated.
Authorities say there is no further concern for public safety.
A Garda spokesperson told MailOnline: 'Shortly after 6:15pm, Gardaí were alerted following reports of a firearm discharge at Fairgreen Shopping Centre, Carlow.
'An Garda Síochána are currently at the scene, with the shopping centre and car park cordoned off. The cordon will remain in place overnight.
'A white Irish adult male is deceased at the scene. The Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team has been requested to attend.
'A female juvenile received treatment from paramedics following the incident but did not require hospital care.
'It's undetermined at this time as to how those injuries were sustained.
'Anyone who may have recorded footage of the incident is urged not to share it on social media platforms or messaging apps, but instead to provide it to Gardaí at Carlow Garda Station.'
Those who may have information are urged to contact Carlow Garda Station at 059-9136620 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
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