A man in Dublin has tragically died after being mowed down by a van in a hit-and-run incident just moments after Gardai received reports that shots had been fired in the area.
Officers rushed to the housing estate in Tymon Road North, Tallaght in the early hours of this morning after receiving the reports at a residence there.
Nobody was injured during the shooting incident but moments later in a second separate incident, the victim, a man in his 50s, was struck by a van which fled the scene.
The vehicle involved was later discovered by Gardai at Tymonville Gardens a short distance away and a man in his early 30s was arrested nearby.
The victim was rushed to Tallaght Hospital with serious injuries but was pronounced dead shortly after and a post-mortem is currently underway.
Tallaght Gardai are eager to speak to people who may know something about a dark coloured hatchback car that was seen leaving the area around midnight last night and are also urging for any witnesses to come forward.
A spokesman said: "Gardaí at Tallaght are appealing for witnesses following a number of incidents which resulted in the death of a man at a housing estate in Tymon Road North, Tallaght, Dublin 24, in the early hours of Monday, 10th August, 2020."
"Shortly before midnight on Sunday, 9th August, 2020, Gardaí received reports of shots being fired at a residence in the area. No injuries were reported during this incident.
"Following a further incident outside this residence, a man in his 50s was struck by a van which failed to remain at the scene.
"The offending vehicle was later located by Gardaí at Tymonville Gardens. A man in his early 30s was arrested nearby. He is currently being detained at Tallaght Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984."
He added: "The injured man was taken to Tallaght Hospital with serious injuries where he was later pronounced dead. A post-mortem is currently underway.
"Gardaí at Tallaght are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward.
"Gardai are particularly interested in a dark coloured hatchback car that was seen leaving the area around this time.
"Gardaí are also appealing for any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling in the Tymon Road North area late last night or in the early hours of this morning to make this footage available to Gardaí.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Tallaght Garda Station on 01 6666 000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."
