Gardai are appealing for witnesses after a 30-year-old man was blasted several times in a gun attack in north Dublin this evening.
The attack took place at a house on Streamville Road in Donaghmede shortly after 7pm.
The victim, who is understood to be known to gardai, was treated at the scene by emergency services before being transferred to Beaumont Hospital where is condition is described as serious.
The scene of the shooting has been preserved by investigating gardai, who are appealing for witnesses who may have seen a beige Nissan Almera in the area to contact them.
A garda spokesman said: "Gardai are at the scene of a shooting incident that occurred at approximately 7.10pm today Friday 6th September 2019 at a house on Streamville Road in Donaghmede, Dublin 13.
"A 30 year old male sustained a number of gunshot wounds and was taken to Beaumont Hospital in a serious condition.
"The scene is currently preserved. Investigations are ongoing.
"Gardai in Coolock are appealing for anyone with information or anyone who may have noticed anything suspicious, particularly anyone who may have noticed a Beige Nissan Almera in the area or any motorists in the area travelling at the time who may have Dashcam Footage, to contact Coolock Garda Station on 016664200 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111."
