A man has been shot dead after a shooting in the Croftwood Park area of Ballyfermot at around 11am.
Gardai and emergency services rushed to the scene.
The man was shot several times and has been pronounced dead at the scene.
Two cars have been found burnt out in different areas.
Gardai say the shooting has all the hallmarks of a gang-related attack.
Sinn Féin City Councillor and Chair of the Joint Policing Committee, Daithí Doolan condemned the shooting saying: "The shooting in Cherry Orchard this morning was wrong. I totally condemn It. It is an attack on the whole community.
"Cherry Orchard is a great community. It is full of hardworking families. This gun attack will not undo or distract us from the good work we are doing at local level.
"We will redouble our efforts to make Cherry Orchard a great place to live. "This community will not be held to ransom by these criminals.
"We must ensure those involved are arrested and face the full rigours of the law. I encourage anyone with information to please contact the Gardaí."
A garda spokesman said: "Gardaí are investigating a fatal shooting incident that occurred at a house in the Croftwood Park area of Ballyfermot on 27/07/2020 at approximately 11am.
"A man (age currently unknown) received a number of gunshot wounds and has been pronounced dead at the scene.
"The scene is currently preserved for a technical examination.
"Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information, particularly anyone who was in the area between 10:30am - 11:30am, to contact Ballyfermot Garda Station on 01 666 7200 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111."
