A man in his teens is in serious condition after a horror shooting in Dublin late last night.
Gardai are this morning appealing for witnesses after an incident that took place on Eugene Street at around 10.55pm.
The man, aged in his late teens, received a number of gunshot wounds in the shooting, and was taken to St James's Hospital.
He's currently being treated for "serious" injuries, according to a statement from the Gardai this morning.
The scene is currently preserved and a technical examination will be carried out by the Garda Technical Bureau.
Officers are asking anyone who was in the Eugene Street or Dublin 8 area last night – particularly between 10.30pm and 11.30pm – to come forward.
Anyone who may have camera footage of the incident (including dash-cam or mobile phone video) has been asked to make it available to investigating officers.
A garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in Eugene Street Dublin last night Wednesday, 24th February 2021, at approximately 10:55pm.
"A male youth, aged in his late teens, received a number of gunshot wounds and has been taken St James Hospital to be treated for serious injuries.
"The scene is currently preserved and a technical examination is to be carried out by the Garda Technical Bureau.
"Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information in relation to this incident to come forward. Gardaí are particularly appealing to anyone who was in the Eugene Street, Dublin 8 area last night between 10:30pm and 11:30pm to come forward.
"Anyone who may have camera footage of the incident (including dash-cam and mobile phone footage) is asked to make it available to investigating Gardaí.
"Anyone with any information in relation to this matter should contact Kevin Street Garda Station on 01 666 9400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station."
