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Case No. 6648Firearms offence · Co. Dublin · 30 Jan 2024

Gardaí investigate reported shots fired in Finglas housing estate

Gardaí are investigating a reported discharge of a firearm on Deanstown Green in Finglas, Dublin 11, shortly after 8pm on Tuesday 30 January 2024. Multiple garda vehicles, including unmarked cars, attended, the scene was taped off to the public, and it was preserved for a technical examination. No injuries were reported, and the articles name no victim or suspect. As of Dublin Live's report on 31 January 2024, the investigation was ongoing and no arrest or charge had been reported.

  1. Reported31 Jan
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí are investigating a discharge of a firearm in the Deanstown Green area of Finglas.
Where
The incident happened on Deanstown Green in Finglas, Dublin 11.
When
The incident happened shortly after 8pm on Tuesday 30 January 2024.
Weapon
The report describes a firearm being discharged, and no further detail about the weapon is given.
Investigation
  • The scene was preserved and a technical examination was conducted.
  • Investigations into the incident are ongoing as of the 31 January 2024 report.
Other details
  • No injuries were reported.
  • The scene was taped off to the public on the night of the incident, and crowds formed in the area.
  • Multiple garda vehicles, including unmarked cars, attended the scene.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating a discharge of a firearm in the Deanstown Green area of Finglas. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened on Deanstown Green in Finglas. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened shortly after 8pm on Tuesday 30 January 2024. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationThe scene was preserved and a technical examination was conducted. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations into the incident are ongoing. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherNo injuries were reported. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherThe scene was taped off to the public on the night of the incident. (dublinlive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 31 Jan2024
    Reporteddublinlive.ie, first report
    Gardai rush to scene as shots fired in north Dublin housing estate

    First report of the incident. Gardaí said a firearm was discharged, no injuries were reported, the scene was preserved and investigations are ongoing.