Update - Shooting Incident in Coolock, Dublin on the 28/5/19
A man in his early 40s has been pronounced dead at the scene following a fatal shooting incident that occurred in the front garden of a house in the Kilbarron Avenue area of Coolock on 28/05/19 at approximately 3:30pm. The body remains at the scene pending examination by the Garda Technical Bureau. The Office of the State Pathologist has been notified and it is anticipated that a post mortem will take place on 29/05/19.
It is understood that 3 men wearing balaclavas were involved in this incident and left the scene in a silver Toyota Avensis (04-D-71806). This vehicle was found abandoned and on fire in the Castletymon Gardens area of Coolock at approximately 3:45pm. The scene remains preserved for a Garda technical examination.
An incident room has been established at Ballymun Garda Station. Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to contact them at Ballymun on 01 666 4400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Gardaí are particularly interested in speaking to anyone who was in the vicinity of the Kilbarron Avenue or Castletymon Gardens areas of Coolock between 3:15pm and 4pm on 28/05/19, especially road users who may have dash cam footage.
Note: An Garda Siochana does not intend to hold a media briefing this evening 28/05/2019.
Garda Press Office
Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a shooting incident in the Kilbarron Avenue area of Coolock that occurred on 28/5/19 at approximately 3:30pm.
Further details will be issued in due course.
