A 50-year-old has been shot dead in Leixlip, County Kildare.
The victim was shot as he was returning to his home on Glen Easton Way shortly after 9pm last night.
Emergency services treated him for serious injuries at the scene – however, he was later pronounced dead.
He has been named locally as Clive Staunton.
He was a street trader originally from Dublin's north inner city, but had lived at Glen Easton Way for more than 20 years.
These locals said it is frightening that it happened in their community:
Around 30 gardaí are investigating if the murder is related to the Kinahan Hutch feud.
It is believed Mr Staunton may be distantly linked to the Hutch family. He was not believed to have been involved in any criminality.
The feud between two Dublin gangs has claimed up to 20 lives in recent years.
Superintendent Gerry Wall explained: "I have some 30 detectives and uniformed members who worked throughout the night last night.
"[A potential feud link] is one element of the inquiry - just one element of the inquiry.
"This man is a street trader - he's not involved in criminality that we know of."
The scene in Leixlip. Image Kacey O'Riordan
Gardaí believe the killer, or killers, escaped after the murder in a silver Volvo car.
The Volvo S40 was found later in Manor Kilbride in Co Wicklow.
Superintendent Gerry Wall of Leixlip Garda Station briefing media here on the latest gangland-style shooting in Ireland- the murder of Clive Staunton in Leixlip last night. pic.twitter.com/aUAejC5CQU
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Gardaí are now asking anyone who saw Clive Staunton or his van - a white Mercedes sprinter 96-D-22788 which has a distinctive red stripe on both sides - between Bath Avenue, Dublin 4 and Leixlip last night to contact Leixlip Garda Station on 01-6667800 or any Garda station.
They are also seeking information on the movement of a silver Volvo S40 between Leixlip and Manor Kilbride.
