West Dublin gun victim shot while sitting in van

A technical examination is being carried out at the scene of a fatal shooting in West Dublin this morning.

A man in his late 30s was shot in his van in Cherry Orchard before 7am.

The victim of Dublin's latest shooting was reversing from his house on Cherry Orchard Avenue in Ballyfermot when he was attacked.

A gunman shot through the passenger window into the white van, hitting the man who was sitting in the driver's seat.

The victim died at the scene. He has not been officially named by gardaí.

Meanwhile, a 1999 Opel Corsa car was found burnt out on nearby Inagh Road, and it is suspected it was used in the attack.

The body remains at the scene and forensic detectives are carrying out investigations. Gardaí are asking for witnesses who were in the area early this morning to come forward with any information.