A man has been killed in an overnight shooting Dublin.
It happened at Kiltalown Road in Tallaght at around 10.30pm
Two men, aged 28 and 18 years respectively, were later arrested near the scene.
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Gardaí were called to the scene of the shooting at Kiltalown Road where the 35-year-old man was gunned down.
He was rushed to Tallaght Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
A car was also found burnt out nearby.
Car found burnt out close to scene of shooting in Tallaght. 35 yr old man dead. #TV3News pic.twitter.com/8DcbM6YIwV
— Geraldine Lynagh (@GerLynaghTV) May 28, 2015
The scene has been preserved for a technical examination and a post mortem will be carried out later today.
The two arrested men are being held at Tallaght Garda Station.
Gardaí in Tallaght are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have any information to contact them in Tallaght on 01 6666000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.