A man has been seriously injured in a shooting in Tallaght in Dublin.

The 27-year-old received a single shotgun blast to the head and was taken to hospital.

It is believed two shots were fired at an apartment at Russell Rise off Fortunestown Way at 6.30am this morning.

Neighbours report hearing the shots, and gardaí say a lone gunman was responsible.

The scene of the shooting has been sealed off for technical examination.

Local gardaí are carrying out door to door inquiries.


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