A murder investigation is underway after a man aged in his 20s died following a shooting in north Dublin.
At around 5.15pm on Sunday Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene on Clonshaugh Avenue.
22-year-old Eoin Boylan was discovered with a number of apparent gunshot wounds.
He was treated at the scene and taken by ambulance to Beaumont Hospital, where he later died.
Sources have confirmed the shooting is connected to the Coolock feud and the victim was known to the Gardaí.
Members of the Garda Technical Bureau are examining the scene and an incident room has been established at Coolock Garda station.
Garda crime scene investigators are examining the scene of Eoin Boylan’s murder.
The 22 year old was shot dead on Clonshaugh Avenue yesterday evening. pic.twitter.com/VBfnYbjHLK
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The Coroner has been notified and the services of the State Pathologist have been requested.
Arrangements are also being made for a post-mortem examination.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward - particularly anyone with camera footage from the vicinity of Clonshaugh Avenue between 4.30pm and 5.30pm on Sunday.
Speaking on Sunday, Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan said: "I was deeply concerned to hear of the shooting this evening in the Clonshaugh area. I condemn this wanton violence.
"I urge anyone with information to please contact An Garda Síochána and assist them with their investigation."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Coolock Garda station 01-666-4200 or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800-666-111.
