15/04/2014

Man Killed In Ballymun Shooting

Gardaí in Dublin have reported that a man has died in a shooting incident in Ballymun on Tuesday morning.

According to Garda the man, understood to be aged in his 40s, was shot a number of times at about 08:45 this morning at Gateway Avenue.

The victim was pronounced dead upon arrival at the Mater Hospital.

The scene has been preserved pending a forensic examination.

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to contact Ballymun Garda Station on 01 6664400, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any garda station. 

(MH)

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