A man in his 30s has died after he was fatally shot in Garryowen, Co Limerick at around 2.45pm this afternoon.
Gardai said the man died after a number of shots were fired at him by the front seat passenger of a black sports car.
The shooting is believed to be gangland related.
The scene has been preserved pending an examination from the Garda Technical Bureau and a post mortem will be carried out following the arrival of the State Pathologist.
Anyone with information is asked to contact gardaí at Henry Street on 061 212400 or the Garda Confidential Line.
