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Blanchardstown shooting timeline: Routine call-out, two gardai shot, armed support and siege
It’s believed the shooter fired an automatic weapon at gardai who had arrived in the area
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The Dublin suburb of Blanchardstown was gripped by a dramatic shooting yesterday evening.
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Man arrested over Dublin shooting had been warned of threat on his life Convicted drug dealer who served 10-year sentence has long been involved in feuding
Wed, May 26, 2021, 12:32 Updated: Wed, May 26, 2021, 12:42
The man being questioned about the shooting of two Garda members during a siege in a west Dublin housing estate on Tuesday night is a convicted drug dealer who has spent lengthy periods in prison.
The man, a Dubliner in his late 30s, was given a 10-year jail term just over a decade ago when he was convicted of possessing cocaine value at €70,000. At that time the man was heavily involved in drug dealing in west Dublin and had also become involved in a violent feud around the areas of Blanchardstown, Corduff and Clonsilla.
Two Gardai injured after being shot in west Dublin
Two Gardai are being treated in hospital after being shot in west Dublin.
The incident happened in Whitechapel Grove in Blanchardstown last night.
The officers were struck in the hand and leg - injuries which are said to be non-life threatening.
The incident led to a standoff and there was a media blackout for several hours.
One man was arrested and is being held at Blanchardstown Garda Station.
Taoiseach Micheal Martin says he was shocked and deeply concerned to learn about the shooting of two on-duty Gardai, and has wished them a speedy recovery.