15/04/2016

Man Fatally Injured In Shooting In Dublin

An investigation has been launched after a man was fatally wounded in a shooting incident in Dublin.

The man, aged in his 20s, was seriously injured in the incident at the junction of Sheriff Street lower and Oriel Street.

He was pronounced dead in hospital a short time later.

Garda are awaiting the results of a forensic examination of the scene and said that the investigation was ongoing.

Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact garda.

(MH/JP)

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