Gardaí investigating a shooting at Blakestown Road on Wednesday 6th March 2019 will conduct a media briefing & appeal today from the scene of the incident.
Location – Blakestown Road / Huntstown Way
When – Today – Thursday 7th March, 2019
Time – 12 noon
Garda Press Office
Gardaí investigating a shooting incident in Dublin 15 on 6th March 2019 are appealing for witnesses. Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene on Blakestown Road, Dublin 15 shortly after 5pm.
A man in his 20s was traveling in a vehicle on Blakestown Road when he was shot a number of time. The injured man was taken to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown where he is being treated for gunshot wounds.
A silver BMW 3 Series car was later discovered on fire at Saddlers Grove, Mulhuddart. Gardaí believe that this car was involved in the shooting.
Both areas have been sealed off and a technical examination is being carried out by Garda Crime Scene Examiners.
We are appealing for anyone who was in the Blakestown Road or the Saddlers Grove area between 4.30pm and 5.30pm to contact us. We are also appealing for anyone who was driving in the area and may have dash-cam footage to contact us. Anyone with information is asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda Station on 01 666 7000.
Garda Press Office
Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene of a shooting incident at Blakestown Road, Dublin 15. A man in his 20s is being treated at the scene for what appear to be gunshot wounds. The incident was reported shortly after 5pm on 6th March 2019.
A car has been discovered on fire nearby. Both areas are sealed off pending the arrival of Garda Crime Scene Examiners.
