In a distressing incident in Millner, a suburb of Darwin, Australia, a 38-year-old Co Mayo...
Published: 6:26 pm October 5, 2023
Updated: 10:38 am October 8, 2025
Irish Woman Critical After Gunshot Wound In Australian Incident

In a distressing incident in Millner, a suburb of Darwin, Australia, a 38-year-old Co Mayo woman, Eileen Gibbons, is in critical condition after sustaining a gunshot wound to the abdomen earlier this week. The incident occurred at a residence in Millner, with police responding to reports of the shooting.

Ms Gibbons, originally from the Castlebar area, is identified as the victim in this tragic event. She emigrated to Australia approximately seven years ago and is currently the mother of a young child. The woman was stabilised at the scene by paramedics before being swiftly transported to Royal Darwin Hospital for emergency surgery. As of the latest update, her condition is described as stable, and she is reportedly conscious.

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