Gardaí will hold a press briefing in relation to today's (15th July) fatal shooting. It will take place at 7.45 pm at the scene of the incident at Grand Canal View, Kilmainham (known locally as Dry Canal Bed) close to Suir Road / Davitt Road.
Previous press release below.
Garda Press Office.
Gardaí at Kilmainham are investigating a shooting incident which occurred shortly before 10.30am this morning (15/7/13) at Grand Canal View, Kilmainham (known locally as Dry Canal Bed) near Suir Road / Davitt Road Inchicore.
A man was discovered in an open area at the above location with apparent gunshot injuries. Emergency services are currently at the scene. A car was found burnt out a short distance away in Rialto Court.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone who was in the area of Dry Canal Bed and Rialto Court between 10am and 11am this morning. Gardaí are also particularly anxious to speak to anyone who was on the Luas Tram at the time or who were in the vicinity of the Luas stops at Fatima or Suir Road or anyone with information to contact the incident room at Kilmainham 01-6669700, the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666-111 or any Garda Station.
More information to follow.
