Four injured in Dublin shooting incident

Four men are being treated in hospital today following a shooting incident in the Coolock area of Dublin.

Four men are being treated in hospital today following a shooting incident in the Coolock area of Dublin.

A garda spokesman said three men suffered superficial injuries, while the fourth was more seriously hurt. However his injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

The shooting occurred in St Dominic's Park at around 12.20 p.m, when two men opened fire from a Toyota Yaris at the group who had been standing outside their houses.

The car was later recovered.

An incident room has been set up in Coolock to investigate the attack.

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