Man in his 40s shot dead in Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, on Sunday morning
Gardaí are investigating the fatal shooting of a man in his 40s at Patrician Park, Kill Avenue, at around 8:30am on Sunday.
What happened
A man in his 40s was shot dead at Patrician Park, Kill Avenue, Dún Laoghaire, at approximately 8:30am on Sunday, 5 July 2026. He sustained fatal injuries during the incident and his body remains at the scene. A post-mortem examination will be conducted in due course, and the Coroner has been notified.
The body of the male remains at the scene and a post-mortem examination will occur in due course. The Coroner has been notified.
Garda investigation
A Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed to lead the investigation and an Incident Room has been established at Dún Laoghaire Garda Station. The scene is currently preserved for examination by the Garda Technical Bureau. Road closures are in operation on Kill Avenue and Glenageary Road Upper, with local diversions in place.
Appeal for witnesses
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. They are particularly interested in road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, and were travelling near Kill Avenue between 8:00am and 9:00am on Sunday. Anyone with information can contact Dún Laoghaire Garda Station on 01 666 5000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
