Gardaí in Waterford city are investigating an incident in which a pellet gun is believed to have been used to shoot a 16-year-old girl.
The incident happened at the Bilberry halting site at around 10.40pm last night.
The 16-year-old was taken to Waterford Regional Hospital.
It is understood she was shot in the stomach area; her injuries are not life threatening. No arrests have yet been made.
Gardaí are also investigating a ramming incident involving at least three cars that took place on the Cork road just after 12.30am this morning.
Both incidents are believed to be related to an ongoing feud between two Traveller families in Waterford.
