At approximately 3.10pm Gardaí received a call that a man had been shot.

The man was seriously injured and was removed to University Hospital Limerick where he was pronounced dead shortly before 5pm.

The scene is currently preserved pending a Garda Technical Investigation. 

The office of the State Pathologist has been notified.

Gardai in Bruff are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have any information to contact them on 061-382940 the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.