"James F. McKay III, Honorary Consul of Ireland in Louisiana, is coordinating efforts to assist Brian Hanrahan, an Irish police officer vacationing in New Orleans who was shot and robbed early Tuesday morning in the 2200 block of New Orleans Street.

"McKay was with Hanrahan in a New Orleans hospital this morning and reports the 30-year-old police officer is in stable condition and recovering from multiple gunshot wounds.

"Honorary Consul McKay reports fundraising efforts are now underway to assist Hanrahan and his family. The Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Emerald Society, and Irish Network New Orleans are raising funds to help the Hanrahan family through this ordeal. Garda Hanrahan's wife and mother will be flying in from Ireland on Wednesday.

"A fundraiser is set for Sunday, February 1, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at the Irish House, 1432 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130. Donations may also be mailed to the AOH Police Officer Fund, P.O. Box 19569, New Orleans, LA 70179-0569.

"Honorary Consul James F. McKay III expressed his appreciation for the outpouring of help from New Orleans' Irish Community. Said McKay, “Regrettably, Garda Hanrahan met a criminal element in our city. I am pleased that he is now meeting the compassion and support for which the Irish Community in New Orleans is world-renowned.”

"An investigation of incident is ongoing. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111."