08/08/2007

Gardai Investigate Shooting In Ballybrack

Gardai are investigating a shooting at a house in Ballybrack, south Dublin.

A shot was fired at the front door of a house on Lambay Drive around 6am on Wednesday morning.

There were people in the house at the time of the shooting, but there were no injuries.

A car was reportedly heard speeding from the scene.

A technical examination is being carried out at the scene. Gardai have also appealed for witnesses to come forward.

(KMcA)


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