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Tributes flow for 'one of a kind' Finglas mother who died after last night's shooting

Tributes have been flowing for a "one of a kind" Finglas mother who died in hospital after last night's shooting.

Gardai and emergency services raced to the Collins Place home at around 8:40pm.

Read more: Woman dies in hospital following shooting in north Dublin

Sandra Boyd was rushed to the Mater Mater Misericordiae University Hospital after being seriously injured, but passed away shortly afterwards.

The community has been left in shock by the young woman's death with many taking to Facebook to express their condolences.

One person wrote: "Absolutely shocking news tonight what kind of world are we living in? Absolutely heartbreaking. Rest in peace Sandra. You truly were one of a kind look down on your kids and your family."

Another said: "Omg Sandra Boyd can’t believe you're not here. God you are going to be missed dearly not only by your boys and your little girl but by everyone who knows you."

A third posted: "I'm just lost for words. Absolutely heartbroken for you and your family Sandra Boyd. You were a diamond. Look over your babies and family at this devastating time. RIP beautiful."

Investigations are ongoing after last night's shooting but no arrests have yet been made.

Gardai are now appealing for anyone with dash cam footage of surrounding roads to come forward.

A garda spokesman said: "Gardaí in Finglas continue to investigate a fatal shooting incident that occurred at a domestic residence at Collins Place, Finglas West, Dublin 11 on the evening of Saturday, 19th, March 2022.

"Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene at approximately 8.40pm. A woman, aged in her 30s, was seriously injured during the incident.

"She was taken to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital where she was later pronounced deceased.

"The scene remains preserved and a technical examination is currently being conducted by the Garda Technical Bureau.

"The remains of the deceased have been removed to the City Morgue and a Post Mortem will be conducted this afternoon by State Pathologist Dr. Sally Ann Collis.

"No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.

"Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information on this fatal shooting to contact investigating Gardaí at Finglas Garda Station.

"An Garda Síochána are also appealing for any person driving in the area of Collins Park, Ballygall Road West or any adjacent/ surrounding roads between 8pm and 9.00pm, particularly drivers of any vehicle or other roads users who may have video footage (Dashcam, GoPro or other…) to contact investigating Gardaí.

"The Investigating Gardaí can be contacted at Finglas Garda Station 01 666 7500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station."

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