14/01/2013

Gardai Question Man Following Gun Attack

A man, 19, is being questioned by gardai after an 18-year-old was shot at around 3pm in Memorial Park, Inchicore.

The victim was shot in the head and neck and is believed to be in a critical condition in hospital.

It is understood the teen managed to call the emergency services from his mobile phone.

An ambulance attended the scene and took him to hospital.

(CD/GK)


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