26/05/2011

Murder Investigation Underway In Clondalkin

Gardai in Ronanstown have launched a murder investigation following a shooting incident in Clondalkin, Dublin.

A 20-year-old male was shot as he sat in a car on Moorfield Avenue around 9pm yesterday. He was taken to Tallaght Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

The scene has been preserved for a technical examination.

Gardai wish to appeal for witnesses to this incident or anyone with information that may assist this investigation to contact Ronanstown Garda Station.

(BMcN/GK)


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