02/02/2012

Fatal Shooting In Finglas

An appeal for witnesses has been launched after a fatal shooting in the Finglas area of Dublin.

Gardai in Finglas said they are investigating the fatal shooting that occurred inside a public house on Barry Road, Finglas at approximately 1am on Wednesday.

During the incident, a lone gunman entered the public house and shot a male in his 30’s. The injured male was taken to Connolly Memorial Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

The gunman then made his escape.

The scene has been preserved for a technical examination and the services of the State Pathologist and the Garda Technical Bureau have been requested.

Gardai said they are appealing for witnesses or to anyone with information or who can assist with the investigation, asking them to contact Finglas Garda Station on 01-6667500, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line or any Garda Station.

(DW/GK)

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