A man is his 40s has died following a shooting in Ballyfermot, west Dublin.
Gardaí are investigating the incident which occurred early on Sunday morning at a house in the Thomond Road area.
An Garda Síochána said in a statement the man had a number of gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The scene has been preserved and a technical examination will be carried out by the Garda Technical Bureau. The office of the State Pathologist has been notified.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information in relation to this incident to come forward and contact Ballyfermot Garda station on 01 666 7200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
