Issue Date: 25th December 2023
Gardaí are continuing to investigate an incident that occurred at premises on the Main Street in Blanchardstown Dublin 15 at around 8pm on Sunday, 24th December 2023.
A man in his 20s was fatally injured. A second male (40s) continues to receive treatment for gunshot wounds. His condition remains serious.
The scene remains preserved at this time. A technical examination is being carried out by the Garda Technical Bureau.
A post-mortem of the deceased will take place tomorrow at the City Morgue, Whitehall by the State Pathologist.
No arrests have been made at this time.
An incident room has been established at Blanchardstown Garda Station. Local Gardaí are being assisted by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI).
The investigation is being led by a Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) and a Garda Family Liaison Officer (FLO) has been appointed to liaise with both families.
An Garda Síochána is aware of videos of the incident and immediate aftermath which are in circulation on social media and messaging apps. We are appealing to the public for these videos not to be further distributed.
We are also appealing to the public to be aware of a significant level of speculation, misinformation and disinformation which is in circulation.
Gardaí have increased uniform patrols in the Dublin Region, with support from armed patrols, including the Garda Armed Support Unit.
Anyone with information on this incident or who may have video footage is asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda Station on 01 666 7000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
There is no Garda spokesperson available at this time.
