Gardaí at Balbriggan are appealing for information following a shooting incident in Lusk, Co. Dublin, on the morning of Tuesday 5th July 2016.
At approximately 9:35am a 36-year-old man was shot a number of times during an incident at Dun Emer Place. The injured man was removed from the scene by ambulance to Beaumont Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
An incident room has been established at Balbriggan Garda Station and a family liaison officer has been appointed in the case.
Speaking today at Balbriggan Garda Station, Superintendent Noel Carolan said "I would like to thank members of the public who have provided information and assistance in the investigation to date. Several hundred separate lines of inquiry are being followed by investigating Gardaí with assistance from detectives attached to the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation and other national units. I am again appealing to anyone with information to contact the incident room.”
Superintendent Carolan continued – "I am also appealing for information about the movements of a white Volkswagen Golf, bearing a Northern Ireland registration number XFZ 9316, in the days and hours up to 10am on the Tuesday 5th July 2016, and in particular any sightings of this car in the areas of Dun Emer Estate and Kilhedge Lane, Lusk Co. Dublin.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Balbriggan Garda Station 01-8020510 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
Garda Press Office
Gardai are at the scene of a shooting incident that occurred at Dun Emer Place, Lusk this morning at 9.50a.m. Tuesday 5th July, 2015.
A male (late 30s) has received gunshot injuries and has been removed to Beaumont Hospital were his condition is described as critical.
A Volkswagon Golf was seen leaving the area and was discovered burnt out at Kilhedge Lane, Lusk a short time later.
Anyone who was in or around the Dun Emer area or Kilhedge Lane, Lusk this morning and who may have seen anything unusual, is asked to contact Balbriggan Garda Station on 01 - 8020510, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
No further details at this point and further updates will follow.
