Investigation Launched Following Shooting In Tallaght

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Wednesday, 17 May 2023 10:15

By Caoimhe Harney

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It’s understood those involved fled the scene in a car.

Gardaí in Tallaght are investigating a shooting in Tallaght which took place on Tuesday evening.

The discharge of a firearm took place on Jobstown Road, Tallaght in the evening of Tuesday 16th May at approximately 7:20pm.

Gardaí were alerted after a number of shorts were fired in the course of an incident at the junction of Fortunestown Road and Jobstown Road.

There were no reports of any injuries. It’s understood those involved fled the scene in a car.

The scene has been technically examined and local enquires are ongoing, gardaí said.

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