Man brought to Beaumont Hospital after Coolock shooting

GARDAÍ are investigating a shooting incident at a house on Belcamp Crescent, Coolock, last night.

Shortly before midnight, a man (45) suffered an apparent gunshot wound to his leg when the attacker forced entry to his house and discharged a firearm. He received medical assistance at the scene before being taken to Beaumont Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

No other injuries have been reported.

The suspect, described as being a young man, 5’7” in height, wearing a balaclava, a navy coloured hooded top, black gloves and black runners, fled from the scene on foot to an awaiting car.

A short time later a blue BMW saloon, partial registration 02C, was discovered partially burnt out at Greenwood Walk.

A second car, a black coloured Volkswagen Golf with a partial registration number 99C, was later located close to Shamrock Cottages in the North Strand area. Both vehicles have been seized for technical examination and scenes have been preserved.

Investigations are ongoing and no arrests have been made. An incident room has been set up at Coolock Garda Station. 

Investigating gardaí are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information, particularly those who may have observed the blue BMW and/or the green Honda CRV prior to or after this incident. Contact Coolock Garda Station on 01-6664200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666111 or any Garda station.