He is is being described as critical but stable.

The senior off-duty PSNI officer was shot multiple times.

It's understood four shots were fired into the sitting room of a property in the estate.

Earlier this week, a 20 year old man was arrested and charged in relation to the incident.

The coroner has been notified and arrangements will now be made for a post-mortem examination to be carried out by the State Pathologist.

Today marks the start of the pheasant shooting season, which is back after being cancelled at the last minute last year due to Covid.

Gardai say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the shootings.