27/03/2014

Man Critical After Arriving At Garda Station Suffering Gunshot Wounds

A man is in a critical condition after being shot a number of times in the neck and upper body in a west Dublin church car park on Wednesday evening.

The man, aged in his 30s, managed to drive himself to Clondalkin Garda Station, despite having been seriously injured in the shooting at around 18:00 yesterday.

It has been established that the man was shot in the car park of Bawnogue Church.

The car park, part of Tower Road and Clondalkin Garda Station has been closed pending a forensic examination.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information on the incident to contact them at Clondalkin Garda Station on 01-6667600 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111.

(MH)

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