Gardai release name of Dublin shooting victim

The man who was shot dead in the driveway of his home in Dublin yesterday has been named as Mr Simon Doyle (22).

The man who was shot dead in the driveway of his home in Dublin yesterday has been named as Mr Simon Doyle (22).

A post-mortem examination, carried out by the State Pathologist Dr John Harbison, confirmed that Mr Doyle died from gunshot wounds.

A garda spokesman said the victim was shot on his driveway at St Mark's Avenue, Clondalkin, but struggled across the road to a grass area where he collapsed.

Mr Doyle was treated by paramedics at the scene before being taken to Tallaght Hospital where he died.

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It is thought the gunman hid behind a tree before opening fire, garadaí said.