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Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene at Barry Drive. RollingNews.ie

Man (20s) killed in shooting in Finglas, north Dublin

The shooting is understood to have been drugs-related.

A man in his early 20s died after being shot in Finglas in north Dublin on Saturday evening.

The man was treated by paramedics at the scene and brought by ambulance to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown, where he was pronounced dead a short time later. 

The shooting is understood to have been drugs-related.

Gardaí and emergency services were alerted shortly before 7pm that the man had been shot outside a house on Barry Drive. 

In a statement, An Garda Síochána said the scene has been preserved for forensic and technical examination and the coroner has been notified.

A Garda investigation is underway.

With additional reporting by Niall O’Connor and Valerie Flynn.

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