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Man shot dead in Dublin named as Jamie Tighe Ennis

Jamie Tighe Ennis (24) was murdered in Dublin as he spoke to friends
Jamie Tighe Ennis (24) was murdered in Dublin as he spoke to friends Jamie Tighe Ennis (24) was murdered in Dublin as he spoke to friends

A MAN shot dead in a gangland shooting in north Dublin at the weekend has been named as 24-year-old Jamie Tighe Ennis.

The victim, who was from Artane and had a number of previous convictions, was shot in the head as he was speaking to some friends on Moatview Avenue in Coolock just before 2.30am on Sunday morning.

The suspected getaway car, a black Audi A3, was found burned out in Finglas.

Speaking at a media briefing on Saturday morning, Supt Gerard Donnelly of Coolock Garda station confirmed that a murder investigation was underway and they were keen to speak to witnesses.

"The registration of the black Audi getaway car is 00-OY-5067 and was found partially burned out at a green area near the Griffith and Furlong Park, off Prospect Hill in Finglas. This is an area that is near the Clearwater shopping centre. We are satisfied that this car is connected with the shooting incident," said Supt Donnelly.

Ennis was known to gardaí for his involvement in gang crime.

His previous crimes included assaults on gardaí and possession of firearms.

He was also known as a drug dealer and armed robber and was linked to a number of shootings over the past year.

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