Garda shot during attempted mugging in New Orleans

A garda has been shot during an attempted mugging while on holiday in New Orleans in the US.

Garda Brian Hanrahan, 32, from Killenaule, in Tipperary was on holiday with his father.

He was taken to hospital, where is condition is described as "not life threatening".

The married father-of-one is stationed at Newcastle West in Limerick.

The New Orleans Police Department said the shooting happened at approximately 5.40am local time yesterday at the intersection of New Orleans Street and North Tonti Street in the 7th Ward.

Fine Gael TD Patrick O'Donovan, who knows Garda Hanrahan, said he is well known in the town and wider area.

Mr O'Donovan said it was shocking news for his farmily, colleagues and friends in the town, adding that it is not the type of news you expect to hear from someone who has gone to a well-known city on holidays.

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