Tributes have been flowing for an innocent "one of a kind" mum-of-five who police believe may have been accidentally shot dead in Dublin.
Sandra Boyd, who is in her 30s, was shot in a house in Finglas, Dublin 11, at around 8.40pm on Saturday night.
Gardai and emergency services raced to the scene and Ms Boyd was transferred to the Mater Hospital for treatment, but she died a short time later in hospital.
At this stage gardai believe that a firearm was discharged inside the property, resulting in Ms Boyd being accidentally shot, the Irish Independent reports.
The scene remains preserved and a technical examination is being conducted by the Garda Technical Bureau, the Irish Mirror reports.
The Finglas community has been left in shock by the young mother'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."
Her remains have been removed to the City Morgue and a Post Mortem was due to be conducted this afternoon by State Pathologist Dr. Sally Ann Collis.
No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting and investigations are ongoing.
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 statement continued: "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."
