15/07/2013

Man Shot Dead In Dublin This Morning

An investigation has been launched after a 27-year-old man was shot and killed in Dublin at around 10:30 this morning.

It has been reported that the shooting took place on open ground along a popular canal walkway at the junction of Suir Road and Davitt Road. The victims body was found by two woman.

Gardai have confirmed that the victim was known to them.

It is believed that the shooter made their escape in a car, found burnt out a short while after the incident.

Gardaí have appealed for any witnesses to the shooting or anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident to contact Kilmainham Garda Station on 01-6669700, the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666-111 or any garda station.

(MH)

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