01/03/2016

Man Dies After Being Shot In Dublin Gun Attack

A man has died after being shot during a fatal gun attack in Dublin on Monday, 29 February.

The incident happened shortly after 3pm on the McKee Road in Finglas.

It is understood the 20-year-old victim was a well-known dissident republican.

Gardaí said the man was sitting in a white Volkswagen (VW) Golf when a silver/grey VW Golf approached and fired a number of shots at him.

The vehicle then left the scene at speed towards Clune Road and Jamestown Road.

A car was later found burnt out in the Victoria Bridge area on the Naas to Rathangan Road which may have been involved in the incident.

A murder investigation is underway and Superintendent John Quirke at Finglas Garda station has issued an appeal for witnesses.

(LM/CD)

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