07/12/2007

One Injured In West Dublin Shooting

A man was injured in a shooting in west Dublin on Thursday night.

It is understood that the victim, believed to be in his 20s, was shot in the face in Rathcoole shortly before 10pm last night.

He is believed to be in a serious, but stable, condition in hospital.

Gardaí have launched an investigation into the shooting.

(KMcA)






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