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Press Briefing - Fatal Shooting in Saggart, Co Dublin on the 19/8/14

Gardaí investigating the fatal shooting of a man in his 40s at Boherboy, Saggart last evening, will hold a press briefing at Tallaght Garda Station at 3.30pm this afternoon, the 20th August 2014.

Previous press release attached.

 
Garda Press Office
 

Gardaí are investigating a fatal shooting incident which occurred shortly after 11pm on Tuesday, the 19th August 2014 in Saggart Co Dublin.

Gardaí received a call reporting a shooting incident at Botherboy shortly after 11pm last evening 19th August 2014.  Garda units responding discovered a man in his 40's who had been shot a number of times in the upper body. The man was removed to Tallaght Hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly before midnight. A post mortem will be carried out on the body.

The scene at Botherboy, Saggart has been sealed off for a forensic examination which will take place this morning and a Garda investigation is underway.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Clondalkin Garda Station on 01 666 7600.