A man was shot and seriously injured in a car park in Dublin on Friday.
The incident occurred in the Hilton hotel car park, which is located opposite Kilmainham Jail in Dublin 8.
The man had just emerged from using the hotel gym when he was targeted.
He was brought to nearby St James' Hospital where he is receiving treatment for his injuries. He had lost a large amount of blood but was conscious while being brought to the hospital. A source told The Irish Times the man was “on the right side of critical” on Friday evening.
Initial indications suggest the incident was linked to a feud involving criminals from the Ballyfermot area.
It is understood the victim had previously been targeted in a shooting and survived.
Residents and guests who were in the area at the time of Friday’s shooting said they did not hear any gunshots and only realised something had happened when they saw gardaí arrive.
One resident told The Irish Times that he was taking out his bins when he saw a group of gardaí surrounding a car where it appeared the man had been shot.
At this stage no arrests have been made, but gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
An incident room has been set up at Kilmainham Garda station.
