A man has been shot in south Dublin.
It is understood the victim, who is in his late 30s, was shot in the Donomore Crescent area of Killinarden, near Tallaght, just after 6pm on Tuesday.
Sources say the victim, who is believed to be from the Clondalkin area, survived the attack, but was rushed to hospital.
A Garda statement read: "Gardaí are investigating following a shooting incident in Tallaght, Dublin 24 on Tuesday the 25th of October, 2022.
"Shortly after 6:20pm, Gardaí were alerted to reports of shots fired in the Donomore Crescent area of Tallaght. A man in his 30s was treated at the scene for an apparent gunshot wound and taken by Ambulance to Tallaght University Hospital. His injures are not thought to be life threatening.
"The scene is currently preserved and a technical examination is to be conducted. No arrests have been made at this time.
"Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to come forward. They are particularly keen for anyone with camera footage (including dash-cam) to make this available to them.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Tallaght Garda Station 01-6666000, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
"No further information is available at this time."
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