A man thought to be in his 30s was shot dead in in Finglas this morning.
Gardaí are investigating the gun attack at a house on Ratoath Drive at approximately 9am this morning. The attack was carried out by two men who entered the victim's home before making their getaway in a silver Opel Vectra.
The vehicle crashed near the scene and was abandoned by the gunmen.
"Both scenes are preserved and the services of the Garda Technical Bureau and the State Pathologist have been requested," a garda spokesman said. He also issued an appeal for witnesses to the shooting or the crash or anyone who may have information relating to the shooting.
They are asked to contact Gardaí at Finglas on 01 6667500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.