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05/06/2018
Man Shot Dead At Bray Boxing Club
A man has died and two other men have been injured in a shooting incident at Bray Boxing Club just before 7am this morning, Tuesday 05 June.
It is understood that an armed man entered the boxing club and fired a number of shots. One man, said to be aged in his 30s, was shot dead. His body remains at the scene pending the arrival of the State pathologist.
Two other men, believed to be aged 35 and 57, are being treated in hospital for gunshot wounds.
The gunman fled the scene in a silver coloured Volkswagen Caddy van, which is believed to have had Northern Irish registration plates.
The scene at the boxing club has been preserved for forensic examination.
Gardaí have issued an appeal for information to contact Bray Garda Station on 01-6665300.
Speaking on RTÉ's Morning Ireland, the Minister for Justice, Charlie Flanagan, described the incident as "shocking" and urged anyone with information to contact garda.
(MH)
It is understood that an armed man entered the boxing club and fired a number of shots. One man, said to be aged in his 30s, was shot dead. His body remains at the scene pending the arrival of the State pathologist.
Two other men, believed to be aged 35 and 57, are being treated in hospital for gunshot wounds.
The gunman fled the scene in a silver coloured Volkswagen Caddy van, which is believed to have had Northern Irish registration plates.
The scene at the boxing club has been preserved for forensic examination.
Gardaí have issued an appeal for information to contact Bray Garda Station on 01-6665300.
Speaking on RTÉ's Morning Ireland, the Minister for Justice, Charlie Flanagan, described the incident as "shocking" and urged anyone with information to contact garda.
(MH)
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