07/08/2013

Man Shot In Head In Dublin

A 33-year-old man been seriously injured in a shooting in Dublin on Tuesday night.

The victim was driving on Seville Place in the north inner city at around 21:30 last night when he was shot, reportedly being hit in the head.

According to reports the man managed to drive himself to Store Street Garda Station, where he ran in and reported that he had been shot.

He is currently in hospital being treated for gunshot wound to the head.

It is understood that the victim is known to garda and is allegedly involved in the drugs trade.

Garda have appealed for anyone with any information about the shooting to contact Store Street Garda Station.

(MH/CD)

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