The man, aged in his mid 50’s, shot on Bridgefoot Street this afternoon has passed away. Gardaí are now investigating his murder.
The man suffered a number of gunshot wounds this afternoon, Friday 1st July 2016 at approximately 4.10pm on Bridgefoot Street, Dublin 8. He was taken to Saint James’ Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
The victim was standing on Bridgefoot Street when he was approached by a man, not better described. This man was in possession of a firearm and fired a number of shots, fatally wounding the victim. A firearm was recovered close to the scene by Gardaí and will be forensically examined.
The gunman is believed to have left the scene in a silver/grey coloured Mercedes Benz CLA, registration number 161D26702. This car was driven by a second male, not better described, and was the subject of an unauthorised taking from the Navan Road area on Thursday 23rd June 2016.
This car was discovered, burnt out, at Spitalfields, close to Carman’s Hall, Dublin 8 and has been preserved for technical examination.
An incident room has been established at Kevin Street Garda Station and a Garda Family Liaison Officer has been appointed in this case.
Superintendent Patrick McMenamin, Kevin Street is appealing for witnesses or anyone with information, particularly those who may have been in the Bridgefoot Street/Thomas Street/James’ Street area between 4pm and 4.30pm this afternoon or who may have observed the silver/grey Mercedes Benz CLA between the 23rd June 2016 and this afternoon prior to its arrival in the Bridgefoot Street area and subsequent discovery at Spitalfields, to contact Gardaí at Kevin Street Garda Station on 01 6669400, The Garda Confidential Line, 1800 666111 or any Garda Station.
