The incident happened just a few minutes after New Year’s celebrations began.
In a press release by the Garda Press Office, they confirmed that Gardaí at Coolock in Dublin are investigating a shooting incident which occurred at a food take away premises at the Edenmore Shopping Centre in Dublin 5 at approximately 00.22am this morning (Tuesday January 1 2019).
A lone male entered the premises armed with what is described as a handgun, he demanded cash and then discharged a number of shots.
Two male staff members (38 and 28 years old) received gunshot wounds.
They were both removed to Beaumont Hospital where they are receiving treatment for their injuries, which are not believed to life threatening.
In a follow up operation two men (44 and 18 years old) have been arrested in connection with this investigation, and they are being detained at Coolock and Raheny Garda Stations.
Meanwhile, investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or any person with information to contact the incident room at Coolock Garda Station on 01- 666 4200, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
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