Woman dies in Tallaght shooting

A woman has died following a shooting incident in Dublin.

Woman dies in Tallaght shooting

A woman has died following a shooting incident in Dublin.

A second woman is also being treated in hospital for gunshot injuries, which are not believed to be life threatening.

Gardai were called to the scene at a house in Killinarden Estate in Tallaght shortly after 4pm today, where they discovered a middle-aged woman with fatal injuries.

Another woman, believed to be in her 20s, is being treated for gunshot injuries at Tallaght Hospital.

Her injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

A man in his 50s was arrested at the scene and a shotgun has been recovered. He is being treated for non-life threatening injuries at St James' Hospital.

The scene has been preserved and gardai are carrying out a technical examination.

The office of the State Pathologist has also been notified.

more courts articles

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges
Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court
Defendant in Cobh murder case further remanded in custody Defendant in Cobh murder case further remanded in custody

More in this section

Ireland v Italy - Guinness Six Nations - Aviva Stadium President Michael D Higgins says he will be ‘recovered’ in weeks after mild stroke
Garda stock Cyclist, 20s, dies following collision involving truck in Co Dublin 
RTÉ bogus self-employed workers fear 'quietly disappearing' at the end of their contracts RTÉ bogus self-employed workers fear 'quietly disappearing' at the end of their contracts
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited