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Man (20s) dies after gangland shooting in Finglas

It’s understood the victim was shot four times at a close range and “didn’t stand a chance” according to sources.

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A man who was injured in a gangland shooting in Finglas this evening has died from his injuries.

It’s understood the man in his early 20s was targeted outside a home on Barry Drive in the north Dublin suburb.

Emergency services rushed to the scene and the victim was removed to hospital but where he was pronounced dead.

It’s understood the victim was shot four times at close range and “didn’t stand a chance” according to sources.

In a statement this evening, a garda spokesperson said:

“Gardaí are investigating a fatal shooting incident that occurred in Finglas, Dublin 11 on Saturday 18th November 2023.

“Gardaí and emergency services personnel were alerted shortly before 7pm after a male aged in his early 20s was shot outside a residence on Barry Drive, Finglas.

He was treated by emergency personnel at the scene and removed by ambulance to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown where he was pronounced deceased a short time later.

“The scene is currently preserved for forensic and technical examination and the Coroner has been notified.

The investigation is ongoing,” the spokesperson added.