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31/05/2013
Man Critical After Tallaght Shooting
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a man was shot in Tallaght in Dublin.
The shooting happened outside a shopping centre on St Dominic's Road shortly before 10pm on Thursday night.
The man, who is in his 40s, was taken to Tallaght Hospital following the incident where he is believed to be in a critical condition.
The victim was said to be outside the premises when a motorbike with two men pulled up.
According to RTE, the gunman fired five or six shots at the victim. He was hit three times, once in the head and twice in the body.
The area remains sealed off as investigations continue.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
It is thought the victim was being investigated by Gardaí for suspected involvement in organised crime.
(JP)
The shooting happened outside a shopping centre on St Dominic's Road shortly before 10pm on Thursday night.
The man, who is in his 40s, was taken to Tallaght Hospital following the incident where he is believed to be in a critical condition.
The victim was said to be outside the premises when a motorbike with two men pulled up.
According to RTE, the gunman fired five or six shots at the victim. He was hit three times, once in the head and twice in the body.
The area remains sealed off as investigations continue.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
It is thought the victim was being investigated by Gardaí for suspected involvement in organised crime.
(JP)
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