Gardaí renew appeal for witnesses to fatal Dublin shooting

Sun, 20 Mar, 2022 - 13:15

Caitlín Griffin

A woman has been killed in a shooting incident that occurred in Finglas, in North West Dublin, on Saturday.

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene at a house at Collins Place at approximately 8.40pm.

The woman, aged in her 30s, was seriously injured during the incident and was taken to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital where she later passed away.

The body has been removed to the City Morgue and a post-mortem examination is to be carried out by State Pathologist Dr Sally Ann Collis this afternoon.

The scene is currently preserved for a technical examination to be conducted by the Garda Technical Bureau.

No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

They are also appealing to anyone who was driving in the area of Collins Park, Ballygall Road West or any adjacent/surrounding roads between 8pm and 9pm on Saturday night, particularly any road users who may have video/dashcam footage.

Investigating Gardaí can be contacted at Finglas Garda Station 01 666 7500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

Local councillor Caroline Conroy said she did not know the full details of what happened and extended her sympathies to the woman's family.

"It's quite shocking. It's not the first instance where a woman has been killed in such a violent way," she said.

"I'm really so sorry for the family who have to deal with this tragic incident."

Ms Conroy also encouraged anyone with any information related to the shooting to come forward.

"I think it's very vital that they come forward with any information whatsoever. Even the smallest piece of information that they might not think is relevant.

"It would be good if they could contact Gardaí as soon as possible because it can help in the most vital way possible."