Gardaí in Tipperary Town are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting of a 30 year old man at a house in Golden, Co. Tipperary at approximately 6.45am this morning 17th October 2012.
The man was taken to South Tipperary General Hospital in Clonmel, where he was later pronounced dead.
A scene has been preserved for a technical examination and the Office of the State Pathologist has been notified.
There are currently no arrests.
Gardaí are asking anyone who may have information in relation to the incident, to contact Gardaí at Tipperary Town on 062-80670, the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station.