Gardai in Kevin Street are investigating a shooting incident that occured on a premises in Cork Street, Dolphins Barn, Dublin 8 at approximatley 11p.m. last night Monday, the 29th September 2014.
A man (66 years) was shot in the leg when a male entered a public house wearing a balaclava. The injured man was removed to St. James Hospital with injuries described as non life threatening. The gunman made good his escape.
Gardai have preserved the scene for a technical examination.
Gardai wish to appeal for witnesses who were in the area at the time of the shooting to contact Kevin Street Garda Station on 01 – 6669400, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.