https://www.thesun.ie/news/4901558/man-blasted-leg-clondalkin-survived-shot-head/SHOOT PROBE Man blasted in leg in Clondalkin miraculously survived being shot in head in 2017 as cops quiz three over latest attack John Hand
18 Dec 2019, 14:28Updated: 18 Dec 2019, 14:31
THE young man blasted in the leg last night miraculously survived being shot in the head two years ago.
Gardai have launched a major probe into the capital's latest shooting after a lone gunman shot at the victim a number of times at around 8.45pm in Shancastle Park, Clondalkin Dublin 22 on Tuesday night.
The victim, aged in his 20s, was treated at the scene before he was then rushed to Blanchardstown Hospital with serious but non life threatening injuries.
It's understood the man, who is known to gardai, was hit at least twice in the leg.
In November 2017, the same man was blasted in the head in a garden near the same area.
At the time, it was believed to be linked to an ongoing dispute in the area.
COPS QUIZ THREE
Earlier today gardai arrested three men in connection with the latest shooting.
A garda spokesman said: "Gardai have arrested three men in relation to a shooting of a male in his 20s that occurred at approximately 8.45pm on Tuesday 17th December 2019 at Shancastle Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.
"A man in his late teens is currently detained at Ronanstown Garda Station and two males in their 20s are currently detained in Lucan Garda Station.
"All men are detained under Section 30 Offences Against The State Act 1939.
"The man in his 20s remains in Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown with serious but non-life threatening injuries.
"Gardai are continuing to appeal for anyone with information in relation to this incident to come forward, particular any road users with camera footage who were travelling in the area at the time.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Ronanstown Garda Station on 01 666 7700, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
"No further information is available at this time."
