Teenager Injured in Ballymun Shooting
A teenager sustained serious injuries in a shooting incident in Ballymun, north Dublin, on Sunday afternoon. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and information following the incident, which occurred at St. Margaret’s Park.
Emergency services were alerted to the scene at approximately 12:35pm. According to a statement released by Gardaí, the injured male, who is in his late teens, was transported by ambulance to hospital for treatment. His injuries are described as serious, but non-life-threatening.
“An adult male, aged in his late teens, sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries during the incident and was transported by ambulance to hospital,” Gardaí stated. The scene has been preserved for a thorough forensic examination.
A Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed to lead the investigation and an incident room has been established at Ballymun Garda Station. Gardaí are actively seeking assistance from the public to piece together the events that unfolded.
Authorities are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who was in the vicinity of St. Margaret’s Park between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Individuals with camera footage, including dash-cam recordings, are urged to make this material available to investigators.
“Anyone who may have camera footage (including dash-am) and was in the area of St Margaret’s Park between 11:30am and 1:30pm is asked to make this material available to investigating gardaí,” Gardaí said in their appeal.
Anyone with information relevant to the investigation is encouraged to contact Ballymun Garda Station at 01 666 4400. Alternatively, individuals can reach out to the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or contact any Garda station.
Investigations are ongoing as authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and identify those responsible. The incident has prompted a heightened police presence in the Ballymun area as officers gather evidence and interview potential witnesses.
The shooting comes amid ongoing concerns about youth violence in Dublin. While details remain scarce, the incident is likely to fuel further debate about community safety and the resources needed to address the root causes of crime.
Gardaí have not released any information regarding a potential motive or whether the shooting was linked to any known feuds or criminal activity. They are appealing to the public for any information, no matter how small, that could assist with their inquiries.
