Three people have died following a shooting in Northern Ireland at 8.21am this morning.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland rushed to the scene in the village of Maguiresbridge, County Fermanagh.
The force said there is no longer an ongoing risk to the public.
Ambulance crews were also called to the shooting in the Drummeer Road area just after 8.20am today.
A PSNI confirmed that three people had died and another people was being treated in hospital in a condition described as serious.
Superintendent Robert McGowan, District Commander for Fermanagh and Omagh, said:
“Earlier this morning, Wednesday 23 July, police received the report of an incident in Maguiresbridge.
“Officers, along with our colleagues in the Northern Ambulance Service, attended a house in the Drummeer Road area. Tragically, despite best medical efforts, two people were pronounced dead at the scene.
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“Sadly, I can confirm that a third person has, this afternoon, passed away in hospital.
“A fourth person who was taken to hospital remains in a condition described as serious.
“All four had sustained gunshot wounds, and I can confirm that all four individuals are from the same household.
“I am keen to, first and foremost, express my sympathy to family members and loved ones who are today left in total shock, and who will inevitably be struggling to come to terms with their unimaginable loss.”
Superintendent McGowan continued: “The Police Service has now commenced a murder investigation and detectives are working at pace to determine the circumstances.
“This is a quiet, rural location and I am aware that this tragic event will have sent waves of sadness throughout the community. Please be assured that you will see a continued police presence in the area, as we continue to carry out our enquiries.
“Our enquiries are at an early stage, and I would appeal for patience as we work to understand the events that have taken place. We will continue to bring updates as our investigation continues.
“In the meantime, I would ask anyone with information, CCTV footage or dashcam footage to contact us on 101, quoting reference 276 of 23/07/25.”
Road closures had been put in place when police were working at the scene.
Local politicians have voiced their heartfelt thoughts with the community following the shooting.
Sinn Fein MP Pat Cullen described it as a "tragic and shocking incident".
The Fermanagh & South Tyrone MP added: "Firstly my thoughts are with the victims and their families at this tragic time.
“I am in contact with the police around this ongoing situation.
“Police are currently at the scene of an incident outside Maguiresbridge and there are a number of road closures while they carry out their investigations.
“I would urge people to not speculate on the details of this tragic and shocking incident.”
Diana Armstrong, member of the legislative assembly for Fermanagh & South Tyrone, also said that the shooting has "shocked" the community.
"Heartbreaking and distressing news from Maguiresbridge this morning", she wrote to X.
"The loss of life and the serious injuries reported have shocked the local community.
"My thoughts are with the families of those affected and with everyone in the community as they come to terms with this tragedy."