Shots were fired in the incident that happened just after noon today
An investigation has been launched after what's believed to have been a hit attempt on a senior West Dublin crime gang member this afternoon.
It's understood the shots were fired at a car - and a leading figure of a Dublin crime gang was in it at the time but escaped unharmed. Sources said a motorbike was seen leaving the scene at speed.READ MORE: Live updates as gardai probe gate ramming in Dublin "No one was injured during the incident. The scene was forensically and technically examined by local Gardaí, and the cordon has since been lifted.
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