10/09/2008

Man Shot Dead In Dublin

A man has been shot and killed outside a house in Dublin.

Gardaí were called to the scene where they found a man in his 20s who had been shot a number of times in the front garden of the house at Woodavens just before midnight.

According to Gardaí, medical attention was given to the man at the scene but he was pronounced dead a short time later.

The area has been sealed off and the man's body remains at the scene as gardaí officers investigate.

The State Pathologist is also due to carry out an examination later this morning.

Gardai at Ronanstown have appealed for witnesses to come forward and contact them on 01- 6667700

(DW/JM)


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