Man, 20s, shot dead outside Dublin shopping centre last night

Gardaí have launched a full investigation following the shooting of a 28-year-old man in Dublin last night.

The victim, a fitness instructor from Lucan, was shot a number of times as he sat in his car outside City West shopping centre.

Emergency services were called to the scene at Fortunestown Lane at around 9.20pm.

The man was treated for multiple gunshot wounds at the scene but was pronounced dead a short time later.

It's understood the victim is known to Gardaí and was a friend of Darragh Nugent, who was shot in Clondalkin last week.

Gardaí are now investigating whether or not the two shootings were linked.

Anyone who was in the area between 9pm and 9.30pm and may have information is asked to contact Tallaght Garda Station on 01-666 6000, the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666111 or any garda station.