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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Clare McCarthy

Gardai appeal for witnesses after shooting in Tallaght as suspects flee the scene

Gardai are appealing for witnesses after a shooting in Tallaght in Dublin yesterday evening.

The incident took place at around 7.25pm on Tuesday at the junction on the Jobstown Road with Fortunestown Road.

There were no injuries reported as a result of the shooting.

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The suspects who fired the shots are understood to have fled the scene in a car.

Gardai have asked for anyone who was in the area on Tuesday evening with dash cam footage to come forward as investigations are ongoing.

In a public appeal for witnesses, a Garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the discharge of a firearm in Tallaght, Dublin 24 yesterday evening, Tuesday 16th May 2023.

"At approximately 7.25pm, a number of shots were fired at the junction of Fortunestown Road and Jobstown Road in Tallaght, Dublin 24. It’s understood those involved fled the scene in a car.

"No person was injured as a result of the firearm being discharged.

"Investigating Gardaí in Tallaght Garda Station are appealing to any person who may have information in relation to this incident to contact them.

"Any person who was on the Fortunestown Road, Tallaght Road or in the vicinity of this area between 7pm and 8pm yesterday evening, Tuesday 16th May 2023, and who may have mobile phone or dash cam footage, is asked to make this available to Gardaí."

Any person who may have information or footage is asked to contact Tallaght Garda Station on 01 666 6000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

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