Gardaí says the young boy who was shot in the face had a “lucky escape”.
A 15-year-old boy has been injured in a pellet gun attack in Dublin.
The incident occurred in Jobstown, Tallaght on Tuesday evening.
According to reports, a young boy was rushed to Crumlin hospital, but his injuries are not life-threatening.
The teenager suffered minor facial injuries in the attack.
Emergency services rushed to the scene outside a local newsagent.
The attack happened on Bawnlea Avenue shortly after 5 pm.
The teenager is currently being treated in Crumlin Children’s Hospital but is in a stable condition.
Gardaí in Tallaght have launched a full investigation into the attack.
There have been no arrests so far.
Gardaí are trying to discover if the boy was shot with pellets from a shotgun or a pellet gun.
They believe a group of youths was standing outside local shops yesterday evening. According to The Sunday World, a “reckless gunman” then fired shots from a shotgun at the group of teens.
Gardaí says the young boy who was shot in the face had a “lucky escape”.
They said his injuries are “superficial”.
Gardaí stated: “Gardai are investigating an incident at a shop in Tallaght, Dublin 24, this evening, Tuesday 25th January 2022.
“A male juvenile teen received facial injuries. They are not believed to be life-threatening at this time. He has been taken to Crumlin Hospital.
“Enquiries are ongoing,” they added.