Scene Of Garda Shooting In North Strand.  (N78)..1981..26.05.1981..05.26.1981..26th May 1981..After a shootout in North Strand, Dublin, a Special Task Force Detective was shot and wounded. Word from The Richmond Hospital was that the detective was lucky to be alive as the bullet had narrowly missed a vital artery. He is said to be recovering after surgery...Image shows the scene of the shooting in North Strand. The Garda's blood is seen spilt on the foothpath and roadway.