Updated at 18.40
THE MAN SHOT dead in Tallaght last night has been named as 35-year-old Alan O’Neill.
The incident happened at Kiltalown Road at around 10:35 pm.
O’Neill was treated at the scene but died after being transferred to Tallaght hospital. It’s understood he was not known to gardaí.
Speaking at a press conference at Tallaght Garda Station this afternoon, gardaí said that O’Neill was set upon after getting out of his car and shot several times.
Gardaí on patrol at the time were called to the area after a report of a Nissan Almera acting suspiciously.
As they approached two men ran towards the Almera from another car that had just been set alight.
The two men, aged 18 and 28, were arrested while another man at the scene escaped. They are being held at Tallaght Garda Station
Gardaí are running door to door enquiries but say they can’t comment on whether or not the killing is gangland related at this time. They have appealed for any witnesses to the incident to come forward.
Locals interviewed by RTE News said that O’Neill was a “lovely chap”.
“It’s crazy that this has happened,” said one woman, while another man added: “he was lovely, a very nice fella. It’s so sad.”
The scene of the shooting and the burnt out car have been preserved for a technical examination.
A post mortem was due to be held today.
Gardai in Tallaght are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have any information to contact them in Tallaght on 01 6666000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
With additional reporting by Cianan Brennan
Originally published at 7.52 am
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