Gardai are investigating after a man in his 20s was shot dead in Finglas early this morning.
It is understood that the shooting happened in the Deanstown Avenue area of Finglas, Dublin 11.
A garda spokesman told Dublin Live: "Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene at approximately 4:30am.
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"A man, aged in his 20s, was discovered with a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.
"The coroner has been notified and arrangements will now be made for a post-mortem examination to be carried out by the State Pathologist."
The scene is currently preserved for a technical examination to be conducted by the Garda Technical Bureau.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information or anyone who may have witnessed this incident to come forward.
Gardaí can be contacted at Finglas Garda Station 01 666 7500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
"Investigations are ongoing and further updates will follow."
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