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It is understood the victim was shot multiple times and sustained injuries to his head
A man in his early 20s has died following a gangland shooting in Finglas this evening.
Gardaí and emergency services were called to the incident on Barry Drive around 6:50pm and the man was treated at the scene before being transported to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown, where he was pronounced dead a short time afterwards.
The scene is currently being preserved for forensic and technical examination, and the coroner has been notified.
It is understood that the man, who was 23, was shot multiple times and suffered head injuries in the attack.
“Gardaí are investigating a fatal shooting incident that occurred in Finglas, Dublin 11 on Saturday 18th November 2023,” said a spokesman.
“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. Investigations are ongoing. No further information is available at this time. Updates will follow,” he added.
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