35-year-old man shot dead in Dublin

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A 35-year-old man has been shot dead in Dublin.

The man was dropped off at St James's Hospital with gunshot wounds.

He was pronounced dead a short time later.

Detectives have begun a murder investigation and have appealed for anyone with information to contact them at Kilmainham Garda Station on 01 666 9700.

The car that was used to drop the man at hospital was found a short distance away on Cork St., Dublin 8 and the area has been preserved for a technical examination.

The location where the shooting took place is not known at this time.

 

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A man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with the death of a 35-year-old man in Dublin.

Christopher Warren, from St Teresa's Gardens, sustained gunshot wounds to the chest.

He was pronounced dead at St James's Hospital shortly after being dropped at the Emergency Department.

A car, believed to have been used to transport him there, was later found abandoned on Cork Street in Dublin south inner city.

The exact location where the shooting took place is not yet known.

The man is being held at Kevin Street Garda Station.