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23/08/2017
GSOC Launches Investigation Into Dublin Shooting
The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) are appealing for witnesses to a shooting incident in Dublin.
An investigation has been launched after a firearm was discharged and a man was injured in the Portobello area near the Portobello Road/Bloomfield Avenue junction at around 2am this morning, 23 August.
It is understood the incident involved an off-duty garda and three other people.
The injured man is currently receiving medical attention and his injury is described as non-life-threatening.
The GSOC said: "The incident was referred to GSOC under section 102 of the Garda Síochána Act, 2005, which provides for independent investigation of "any matter that appears to indicate that the conduct of a member of the Garda Síochána may have resulted in the death of, or serious harm to, a person".
"GSOC is requesting anyone who witnessed the incident, or anyone who may have information that may be of assistance to the investigation, to contact us on 1890 600 800."
(LM)
An investigation has been launched after a firearm was discharged and a man was injured in the Portobello area near the Portobello Road/Bloomfield Avenue junction at around 2am this morning, 23 August.
It is understood the incident involved an off-duty garda and three other people.
The injured man is currently receiving medical attention and his injury is described as non-life-threatening.
The GSOC said: "The incident was referred to GSOC under section 102 of the Garda Síochána Act, 2005, which provides for independent investigation of "any matter that appears to indicate that the conduct of a member of the Garda Síochána may have resulted in the death of, or serious harm to, a person".
"GSOC is requesting anyone who witnessed the incident, or anyone who may have information that may be of assistance to the investigation, to contact us on 1890 600 800."
(LM)
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