Man shot in church car park in west Dublin

Gardaí seal off area and Garda station after incident on Bawnogue Road

Gardaí are investigating the shooting on Bawnogue Road in west Dublin.
Gardaí are investigating the shooting on Bawnogue Road in west Dublin.

Gardaí in west Dublin are investigating after a man was shot in a church car park.

The man, who is in his 30s, walked into Clondalkin Garda satation with gunshot wounds at about 6.15pm, a Garda spokesman said.

It is believed he sustained his injuries some minutes earlier during an incident on Bawnogue Road.

He was removed by ambulance to Tallaght hospital.

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“A church car park on Bawnogue Road, Clondalkin Garda station and part of Tower Road has been sealed off for technical examination. Traffic diversions are currently in place on Tower Road,” the Garda spokesman added.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the station on 01-6667600 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.