Gardai at Clontarf are investigating all of the circumstances of a shooting incident which occurred at Fairview Strand on the 26th of July 2010.
At approximately 0030 hours a lone male, armed with a handgun, approached a group of people standing outside a Public House and fired a number of shots injuring 3 men.
A male in aged in his 30s was taken to the Beaumont Hospital his condition is described as critical. A second male aged in his 20s was taken to the Mater hospital his condition is also described as critical. The third man aged in his 30s whose condition is described as serious was taken to the Mater Hospital.
An incident room has been set up at Clontarf Garda station.
The scene is currently preserved pending a full technical examination and traffic diversions are in place.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Clontarf Garda station on 01 6664800, or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
There are no further details available at this time.
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Garda Press Office,
26.7.2010
0800 hours
