Gardaí investigating a fatal shooting in Dublin last night - in which a 64-year-old man was killed - say they cannot rule out a case of mistaken identity.
Edward Nugent was shot multiple times at the front porch of his house on Harty Avenue in Walkinstown at about 9.30pm.
A gunman fired four shots through the glass screen door at the front porch.
Investigating officers say they are yet to establish a motive - and say the victim may not have been the intended target of the gun attack.
Image: Richard Chambers
The victim was rushed to St James's Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at about 10pm last night.
A burned out car was found on John McCormack Avenue near the scene, and it was examined by garda experts overnight.
Bullet holes are seen in the front of the house | Image: Richard Chambers
A major forensic investigation is now underway at the house itself.
Detectives have been going door-to-door and looking through neighbouring gardens for any evidence.
Local Fianna Fáil Councillor Catherine Ardagh says it happened in a very quiet area:
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who was in the Crumlin or Walkinstown areas between 9 and 10 o’clock last night, and who has any relevant information, to contact them.
The area where the burned out car was found | Image: Richard Chambers
Newstalk.com's Richard Chambers is at the scene, and spoke to Breakfast.
Originally published 15/02/2015
