16/06/2011

Man Gunned Down In Dublin

A man in his 40s has been fatally wounded in a shooting at an apartment in Dublin.

The incident took place around 10.30pm last night in the Larch Hill area of Santry, in north Dublin.

The victim was shot twice in the head and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The area remains sealed off and a full technical examination is underway.

Gardai have appealed for anyone with information to contact Santry Garda Station.

(BMcN/GK)

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