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Amy Donohoe

Gardai search for vehicles involved in Tallaght shooting incident leaving man in serious condition

Gardai are searching for the vehicles involved in Tallaght shooting incident which left a man in serious condition.

The male, aged in his 50s, who received multiple gunshot wounds during the incident, remains in Tallaght University Hospital where his condition is described as serious but stable.

Gardai are continuing to appeal to the public for information in relation to the shooting that happened at a domestic residence yesterday afternoon, Friday, 3 December, at approximately 12.10pm.

Anyone who was on Cookstown Road, Tallaght yesterday morning between 11:45am and 12:15pm is advised to come forward.

Gardai also believe that these vehicles were involved in the incident:

• A small, dark van which was discovered on fire in Kilcarrig Close, Tallaght yesterday afternoon at approximately 12.15pm.

• A small, black car that was discovered partially burnt in Rathmill Glen, Rathcoole a short time later.

• And a small, silver hatchback car may have been parked in Rathmill Glen, Rathcoole for up to 24 hours prior to the shooting incident.

An incident room has been established at Tallaght Garda Station which is being overseen by a Senior Investigating Officer.

A garda spokesperson said: “Anyone who may have information in relation to these vehicles is asked to contact investigating Gardai.

“Anyone who may have camera footage of these areas between Thursday evening and Friday afternoon (including dash-cam and mobile phone footage) is asked to make it available to investigating Gardai.

“Gardai are also appealing to anyone who knows of any person who sustained unexplained burn injuries in the past 24 hours to inform investigating Gardai.

“Investigations are ongoing.”

Anyone with any information can Tallaght Garda Station on 01 666 6000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

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