Two women were injured this morning when a gun was discharged at a busy road junction in Clondalkin, Dublin.
According to officers, the incident occurred at 9:45 am at the junction of Oak Road and Nangor Road.
Shots were fired at the two women as they sat in their car, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries for both.
The driver and passenger were in their 30s and had to attend St James Hospital for treatment.
The nature of the incident has not been confirmed at this point, as gardai launch an investigation.
In a statement officers confirmed: “Gardaí in Clondalkin are investigating a firearms incident that occurred at the junction of Oak Road/Nangor Road, Clondalkin this morning Monday 7th March 2022 at approximately 9.45 am.
“A firearm was discharged at a car and shattered the windows.
“The female driver and passenger (30s) received non-life-threatening injuries.
“They attended St. James Hospital for treatment."