Man in his 20s rushed to hospital after a firearm was discharged in housing estate

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Gardai are investigation a firearm incident in Dublin where one man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries

A man in his 20s is in hospital with serious injuries after a firearm was discharged in Dublin.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in relation to the incident where a firearm was discharged in Shancastle Close, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 on Wednesday 1st July 2026 at approximately 8:50pm.

A technical examination of the scene was conducted.

A Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation and an incident room has been established at Ronanstown Garda Station.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to contact them.

Any persons who were in the Greenfort and Shancastle areas of Clondalkin, Dublin 22 between 8:30pm and 9:00pm on Wednesday 1st July 2026 and who may have any information are asked to contact investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with camera footage (including dash-cam) is asked to make that footage available.Anyone with information is asked to contact Ronanstown Garda Station on 01 666 7700, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Investigations are ongoing.

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