Man shot dead in gangland attack as forensic teams comb crime scene

18 November 2023 , 21:59

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The scene in Finglas, north Dublin, after a male was shot and injured in an incident at a house at around 7pm on Saturday (Image: PA)

A 23-year-old man has died after being shot in what is understood to be a gangland-related attack. The incident occurred shortly shortly before 7pm on Saturday at a home on Barry Drive, in Finglas, north Dublin.

He was treated at the scene by emergency services before being taken to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown, where he was later pronounced dead. Emergency services and gardai are at the scene, with the coroner also notified, according to Gardai.

One theory being investigated is that the shooting was linked to a local drugs feud, relating to young dealers competing for control of the drugs trade. Following the incident, gardaí are set to have more patrols in the area.

The scene after a young man was shot in a gangland-related attack (PA)

The Irish Sun reported that the investigation is being run by detectives from Finglas Garda station. One source said: "This was a reckless attack. There have been tensions in the area between local gangs and this seems to be the end result of an ongoing dispute."

According to RTE, the man was shot several times in the head and body in the garden of his home, with his mother in the house at the time. He was linked to a local family-based drugs gang in Finglas which has been targeted by gardaí.

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A 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. Investigations are ongoing. No further information is available at this time. Updates will follow."

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