04/03/2013

Post Mortem To Be Carried Out After Dublin Shooting

A post mortem is to be carried out today on the body of a man who was fatally shot in a Dublin pub last night.

Paul Cullen, 25, died after he was shot many times at The Cabra House pub at around 7pm.

Gardai believe it is connected to the victim's involvement in crime, however they are still investigating a motive for the killing.

Two men escaped on a motorbike following the shooting.

Gardai are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/GK)

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