Reports have emerged that a man from Sligo has been shot dead while in Australia.
The man, who has yet to be formally identified, was found by officers in the Chifley Police District who responded to a call from Jenolan Street, Oberon just after 8am on Thursday, February 9, Sunday World reports.
Upon arriving at the house police reportedly found the body of a man who had suffered a gunshot wound. Although he was treated by paramedics from the New South Wales ambulance service he died at the scene.
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The man is thought to be in his 30s and is originally from Sligo.
A man was subsequently arrested following the shooting at a house in the Central Tablelands, New South Wales. The 57-year-old suspect was brought to Oberon Police Station where he is being held to assist with inquiries.
A crime scene has been established in the house which will now be examined by specialist forensic police. A firearm was also seized and will be subject to further examination by the specialist team.
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