Gardaí arrest 5 people in connection with February Eugene Street shooting

Gardaí have arrested five people this morning in connection with a shooting that occurred on Eugene Street, Dublin on Wednesday, February 24.

At approximately 10:55pm a 17-year old boy received a number of gunshot wounds to the upper body and face as he was getting into a taxi.

The teenager was rushed to St James’s Hospital and survived the ordeal.

In a statement, a Garda spokesperson says that: “Four males in their 20s and a male juvenile were arrested following a number of searches in Dublin this morning.

“All five are currently detained under the provisions of Section 50 the Criminal Justice Act 2007 at a number of Garda stations in Dublin. They can be held for up to 7 days.

“Investigations are ongoing.”

Gardaí continue to appeal for anyone for information on the incident or who may have been in the area at the time of the shooting to contact investigating Gardaí at Kevin Street Garda Station on 01 666 9400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.