Gardaí investigating shooting on Mount Kennedy Road yesterday evening

Gardaí are investigating an incident where a firearm was discharged on Mount Kennedy Road, Dublin 8 yesterday evening.

In a statement, a Garda spokesperson said: “A number of persons were standing in the garden of a house when a lone male approached and fired three shots.

“No persons were injured during the incident. The male left the scene on foot.

“The Garda Scenes of Crime Unit attended the scene and conducted an examination.

“Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information in relation to this incident to come forward.”

Gardaí say they are particularly appealing to anyone who was at Margaret Kennedy Road, Cameron Street, and the Donore Avenue area of Dublin 8, or nearby, on Tuesday, April 13  between 4.30pm and 5.30pm.

“Anyone who may have camera footage of the incident (including dash-cam and mobile phone footage) is asked to make it available to investigating Gardaí.

“Anyone with any information in relation to this matter should contact Kevin Street Garda Station on 01 666 9400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.”