Man in critical condition in Dublin was shot through kitchen window

A man who was shot up to six times in Dublin on Monday night is in a critical condition in hospital.

Gardaí are investigating the shooting in Parslickstown Green, Mulhuddart, west Dublin shortly after 8pm.

A spokesman for the Garda said initial inquiries suggest a lone gunman fired a number of shots through a rear kitchen window of a house injuring the 38-year-old man. The gunman is believed to have left the scene in a car.

The man, who is believed to have received up to six gunshot wounds to his body, was conscious when receiving treatment at the scene by members of the Dublin Fire Brigade.

He was then taken to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown for further treatment where he remains in a critical condition.

No other injuries have been reported and no arrests have been made.

The scene has been preserved for technical examination.

Detectives are trying to establish a motive for the attack and have appealed for witnesses to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda Station on (01) 666 7000.

The incident comes just three days after the shooting dead of Mark “Guinea Pig” Desmond in Lucan last Friday night.

Desmond, who had previous convictions for violent crime and firearm offences, was shot three times in the head and a handgun was later found near the crime scene.