The man’s condition has been described as critical.
A man in his 30s was taken to University Hospital Waterford after being shot a number of times outside a premises in Waterford on Monday afternoon (23 December).
The incident occurred at approximately 2.15pm outside a premises near the Mount Suir Apartments on the Carrickphierish Road.
The injured man was initially treated at the scene by ambulance personnel before he was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Waterford in a critical condition.
The scene is currently preserved for examination by local crime officers and the road remains closed.
Gardaí are appealing to pedestrians or motorists who may have been in the area near the Mount Suir Apartments between 2pm and 2.30pm on Monday, who may have dashcam footage, to contact the incident room at Waterford Garda Station on 051 305300, any Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
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