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Man shot dead in Dublin 'reprisal' for boxing weigh-in murder Man shot dead in Dublin 'reprisal' for boxing weigh-in murder
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A man has been shot dead in Dublin in what police believe could be a reprisal for a murder at a boxing match weigh-in on Friday. A man has been shot dead in Dublin, in what police believe could be a reprisal for a murder at a boxing match weigh-in on Friday.
The man in his 50s was shot on Poplar Row, North Strand in the north inner city just three days after David Byrne, 33, was murdered at the Regency Hotel. The man in his 50s was shot on Poplar Row, North Strand, in the north inner city.
Dissident republicans have claimed they carried out the hotel shooting. The attack comes just three days after David Byrne, 33, was murdered at the Regency Hotel.
The latest shooting happened at 19:45 GMT and it is understood four men were involved in the attack. Friday's shooting was claimed by a group purporting to be the Continuity IRA, a dissident republican faction.
The first murder was claimed by a group purporting to be the Continuity IRA, a dissident republican splinter faction, but that drew scepticism from detectives immersed in gangland investigations. However, a second statement made on Monday evening, also claiming to be from the Continuity IRA, has denied any involvement in the hotel attack.
Speaking about the latest shooting, Irish Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald said it as "another deplorable example of the ruthlessness of gangland criminals". Speaking about the latest shooting, Irish Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald said it was "another deplorable example of the ruthlessness of gangland criminals".
"It seems that some gangs are intent on waging a feud where human life counts for nothing," she said."It seems that some gangs are intent on waging a feud where human life counts for nothing," she said.
"The gardai [Irish police] will take all necessary steps to try to prevent further bloodshed but we have to recognise the challenges they face. Members of gangs who have fears for their safety should come forward to the gardai."
Garda Commissioner Noirin O'Sullivan and senior investigators will hold talks with the minister on Tuesday.
It is understood four men were involved in Monday's attack, which happened at 19:45 GMT.