A woman and a man have reportedly been killed after a shooting in Dublin this afternoon.
Two others are being treated for injuries.
There are reports that a child was may have been injured in the attack although gardai have yet to confirm this.
Emergency services are still at the scene in Balbutcher Lane in Ballymun.
The victims were treated by paramedics at the scene but both are reported to have passed away from their injuries.
The Irish Independent reports that two other people are being treated for less serious injuries at the Mater Hospital.
Local TD Noel Rock has called it a “shocking development.”
A garda spokesman said:
“Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene of a shooting incident at Balbutcher Drive in Ballymun, Dublin 11.
“The incident was reported to Gardaí shortly before 4pm on August 16th 2017.
“On arrival at the scene Gardaí discovered a woman and a man suffering from apparent serious gunshot wounds.
“A woman in her 40s and a man in his 30s are being treated for serious injuries at the scene.
“Two others a woman and a man are being treated for less serious injuries at the Mater Hospital.
“A silver Opel Zafira with 08 LS plates was found partially burnt out a short distance from the scene.
“The area is sealed off pending the arrival of Garda Scenes of Crime Examiners.
“Anyone who was in the Balbutcher Drive area this afternoon between 3pm and 4pm is asked to contact Ballymun Garda Station on 01 666 4400.”
