25/10/2010

Man Shot In Ronanstown

A man is recovering in hospital after being shot in the Ronanstown area of Dublin on Sunday night.

The 30-year-old man had just got out of a car onto the driveway of a house on Foxdene Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, when he was approached by a lone gunman and hit with a number of shots from a handgun.

According to reports this morning, the gunman fired five or six shots from a handgun and the victim was hit in the chest and neck.

He was taken to Tallaght Hospital where his condition is described as being serious. It's understood he underwent emergency surgery.

Gardaí at Ronanstown said they are investigating the shooting and the scene is being preserved at present while investigations are ongoing.

No arrests have yet been made.

Any information on this incident, please, to Gardaí at Ronanstown on 01 6667700, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

(DW)

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