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05th Jun 2018

BREAKING: Katie Taylor’s Dad Pete Among Three Shot At Bray Boxing Club

Megan Cassidy

World Champion Katie Taylor’s dad Pete Taylor is among three men who were shot at Bray Boxing Club this morning. 

Pete, who set up the boxing club, had organised this morning’s event. According to reports, a gunman fired a number of shots at the Wicklow club before fleeing the scene. 

Gardai said in a statement: “Gardai can confirm that one man aged 30 years has died following a shooting incident in Bray, Co. Wicklow this morning.

“The body of the deceased remains at the scene pending the arrival of the State Pathologist and a technical examination of the area is being carried out by Garda Crime Scene Examiners.

“Two other men, aged 35 and 57, who were injured in the incident have been taken to hospital.

“Following examination of CCTV in the area, we now wish to appeal for information for a silver coloured Volkswagen Caddy with Northern Irish plates.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Bray Garda Station on 01 6665300.”

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