A man in his 40s has been seriously injured in a suspected gangland shooting in Kilmainham in Dublin.
A man has been seriously injured following a shooting in Kilmaimham in Dublin this morning.
The shooting happened at a carpark at the back of a hotel in the Kilmainham area, at around 11.30am.
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It's understood the victim has previously been targeted in a shooting and survived.
The victim has been rushed to hospital but it's not yet clear how badly injured he is.
Gardaí said in a statement:
"Gardaí are currently at the scene of a shooting incident that occurred at approximately 11:30am on Friday, 24th June, 2022, on the South Circular Road in Kilmainham, Dublin 8.
"One male has been taken to hospital to be treated for serious injuries.
"The scene is currently preserved and a technical examination is to be conducted.
"No arrests have been made at this time. Investigations are ongoing.
"An incident room has been established at Kilmainham Garda Station.
"Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward.
"Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the South Circular Road in the Kilmainham area on the morning of Friday, 24th June, 2022, are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
"Anyone with any information is asked to contact Kilmainham Garda Station on 01 666 9700, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
"No further information is available at this time."
