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27th Jul 2020

Police share additional details of fatal Dublin shooting in witness appeal

JOE

51 year old man serious assault Dublin

The incident occurred at 11am this morning.

Gardaí investigating a fatal shooting in Ballyfermot this morning (27 July) are looking for anyone who may have been in the area at the time of the incident.

A man in his 50s was killed at around 11am when he was shot after answering the front door of his home.

As part of an appeal for witnesses, Gardaí have published several details of the incident, asking anyone who was in any of the following areas between 10.30am and 11.30am to reach out and contact them. In particular, they’re looking for motorists who may have dash-cam footage.

In a statement issued this evening, Gardaí have provided the following details regarding locations and vehicles pertinent to the investigation.

Croftwood Park: This is the location of the house where the fatal shooting took place.

Le Fanu Drive/Killeen Road: It is believed that a blue Ford Fiesta left the scene of the shooting and travelled to Le Fanu Drive/Killeen Road. This car was located burnt out in the area.

Monksfield Walk/Monksfield Lawn, Clondalkin: A second car, a Silver Skoda Octavia, was in the area of Killeen Road and travelled to Monksfield Walk/Monksfield Lawn and then may have travelled through Parkwest or New Nangor Road to get to Woodford Estate.

The Silver Skoda Octavia was discovered abandoned in Monksfield Walk and was burnt out. It is believed a suspect left the area on foot towards the green area, adjacent to Monksfield Walk.

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