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Ballyfermot

Gardaí investigating after man (40s) killed in Ballyfermot shooting

The man, who was in his late 40s, received a number of gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.

LAST UPDATE | 9 Jan 2022

A MAN HAS been killed in a shooting incident in west Dublin.

The incident occurred early this morning at a house in the Thomond Road area of Ballyfermot.

The man, who was in his late 40s, received a number of gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The man’s body has since been moved to the City Morgue in Whitehall, with a post-mortem set to be carried out this afternoon by State Pathologist Margot Bolster.

According to Gardaí, the scene remains preserved as the Garda Technical Bureau carries out a technical examination.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information in relation to the incident to come forward.

In particular, Gardaí are seeking anyone who was in the Thomond Road, Landen Road, Kylemore Road or the general Decies area between 3.30am and 5.30am this morning

Anyone with any information in relation to this matter should contact Ballyfermot Garda Station on 01 666 7200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

Updated by Tadgh McNally