Gardaí at Ronanstown are investigating a shooting incident that occurred shortly before 8.40pm this evening, Sunday 24th October 2010.
A 30 year old male passenger got out of a car onto the driveway of a house on Foxdene Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, when he was approached by a lone gunman and hit with a number of shorts from a handgun.
He was taken to Tallaght Hospital where his condition is described as being serious.
The scene is being preserved at present and investigations are ongoing.
No arrests have been made.
Any information on this incident, please, to Gardaí at Ronanstown on 01 6667700, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
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