Gardai are investigating after gunshots were fired for a second successive night in the Bluebell area of the south inner city.
Residents are living in fear with a local representative warning that innocent people could be injured or killed as "unacceptable" incidents of gun violence in the area increase.
On Tuesday, we told how as many as 10 shots were fired, with a large garda presence swarming on La Touche Road of Dublin 12.
Local councillor Daithi Doolan said of last night's incident: "Residents are terrified that innocent people will be injured or killed."
The Sinn Fein representative blasted those responsible as he raged: "Those involved are holding the whole community to ransom. This is unacceptable. We need a rapid and adequate Garda response.
"I spoke to Gardaí tonight and they confirmed they are at the scene.
"This latest development demands a permanent Garda presence in Bluebelll untill those involved are brought to justice. I hope everyone is safe and no one is injured."
Gardai said in a statement to Dublin Live: "On Wednesday 29th April 2020 at approximately 10:30pm, Gardaí received reports of alleged shots being fired in the Bluebell area.
"Gardaí attended the scene and after a thorough search nothing was found. Enquiries are ongoing."
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