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16/02/2010
Dublin Shooting Victim Dies
A 21-year-old man has been died after being shot in Dublin during the early hours of this morning, Gardaí have revealed.
Officers in Blanchardstown are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting, which occurred at a house in Fortlawn Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 at approximately 4am this morning.
During the incident the 21-year-old man received fatal injuries from a shotgun wound. Gardaí believe the shotgun used was legally held and are investigating the possibility that the shooting was accidental.
His body remains at the scene, pending a Garda technical examination and the arrival of the State Pathologist.
Two men, aged 18 and 23 years, have been arrested in connection with this incident and are currently being detained at Finglas Garda Station under the Offences Against the State Act.
It is currently understood that the shooting was not gang related.
(DW/BMcC)
Officers in Blanchardstown are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting, which occurred at a house in Fortlawn Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 at approximately 4am this morning.
During the incident the 21-year-old man received fatal injuries from a shotgun wound. Gardaí believe the shotgun used was legally held and are investigating the possibility that the shooting was accidental.
His body remains at the scene, pending a Garda technical examination and the arrival of the State Pathologist.
Two men, aged 18 and 23 years, have been arrested in connection with this incident and are currently being detained at Finglas Garda Station under the Offences Against the State Act.
It is currently understood that the shooting was not gang related.
(DW/BMcC)
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