A man was rushed to hospital after being shot in Co Waterford this afternoon.
The incident happened at around 2.15pm on Monday on the Carrickphierish road.
The man, who was in his 30s, was shot a "number of times" outside a premises near the Mount Suir Apartments.
He was initially treated at the scene before being taken to University Hospital Waterford.
A garda spokeswoman said: "The scene is currently preserved for examination by local scenes of crime officers and the road remains closed.
"Garda are appealing to pedestrians or motorists who may have been in the area near the Mount Suir Apartments between 2pm and 2.30pm today, who may have dashcam footage, to contact the incident room at Waterford Garda Station on 051 305300, any Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111."
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