A man in his 20s seriously injured in shooting incident in Clonshaugh, Dublin has been pronounced dead at Beaumont Hospital.
Members of the Garda Technical Bureau are currently examining the scene and an incident room has been established at Coolock Garda Station. The Coroner has been notified and the services of the State Pathologist have been requested. Arrangements are being made for a post-mortem examination.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward, they are also appealing to anyone with camera footage from the vicinity of Clonshaugh Avenue between 4.30pm and 5.30pm today to make it available to investigators.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Coolock Garda Station 01 666 4200 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
Previous press release on the incident listed below:
A man in his 20s has been seriously injured following a shooting incident in the Clonshaugh area of Dublin.
At approximately 5.15pm Gardaí and Emergency services were called to the scene of a shooting incident on Clonshaugh Avenue. On arrival, a man in his early 20s was discovered with a number of apparent gunshot wounds. He was treated at the scene and has since been removed by Ambulance to Beaumont Hospital. His condition is understood to be critical.
The scene has been preserved for a forensic and technical examination. No arrests have been made to date and enquires are ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Coolock Garda Station 01 666 4200 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
