An investigation has been launched after a man's body was found in a burning car in west Dublin.
Emergency services were called to Mount Andrew Rise near Lucan around 8.15pm tonight.
After the fire was extinguished, a body was discovered in the passenger seat of the vehicle.
Gardai believe the man may have been shot.
The scene is being preserved for an technical examination to be carried tomorrow.
The State Pathologist and the Garda Technical Bureau have been informed.
A garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí are attending the scene of a fatal incident in the Mount Andrew area, Lucan this evening Monday, 18th November 2019.
"Emergency services attended the scene of a car fire earlier this evening. A body was subsequently discovered in the car.
"The scene has been sealed off for examination."
Local councillor Anne-Marie McNally told Dublin Live that the community is shocked at the news which comes just months after a man was shot multiple times in nearby Griffeen Glen Park.
The Social Democrat said: "People are shocked and terrified. It's a very quiet estate, and everyone's very shaken.
"It's still early in the investigation so we don't really know or completely understand what's going on.
"Mount Andrew is your typical quiet estate, full of nice families.
"The area is a popular cut-through route from the bus stop off the N4. A lot of people would go through it.
"There's been some extremely horrible incidents in Lucan lately, and it's come up when speaking to people while canvassing."
Councillor Andrew Moynihan also spoke of his horror describing the violent crime as "unacceptable".
He said: "Horrified to hear of a violent shooting in Mount Andrew tonight. This estate is home to many young families. Particularly violent crime like this is unacceptable, and we will not tolerate it in our community. Thinking of the victim and all those affected."
