A Garda investigation is under way after a young man was shot in Tallaght in Dublin on Monday night.
A Silver Volkswagen Passat carrying an unknown number of occupants fired a number of shots at a 06-D blue Mazda 3 containing two men.
The driver of the Mazda sustained gunshot injuries but managed to drive to Tallaght Hospital. His injuries are described as serious but not life threatening.
The passenger of the Madza was unharmed. The Passat was discovered a short time later partially burned out at Benmadigan Road, Drimnagh.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone in the Parkhill West area of Tallaght between 8.15pm and 8.45pm on Monday to contact Tallaght Garda Station.
Gardaí have asked any person who may have seen the 00-D-92403 silver VW Passat either at Parkhill West, Tallaght, or at Benmadigan Road, Drimnagh, on Monday night to contact Tallaght Garda Station on 01 6666000 or the Garda Confidential Number on 1800 666111.
