A man is recovering in hospital after being shot repeatedly in Limerick city last night.
A Garda spokesman said the 26-year-old man was shot "many, many times" during the incident at the corner of Hyde Road and Lenihan Road.
He said it was too early to speculate as to the motive for the attack.
The victim is being treated for injuries to his head, chest, arm and neck in Limerick Regional Hospital, where his condition has been described as critical.