A man has died following a shooting in Co Kildare.

Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene of an incident outside a house at Glen Easton Way in Leixlip, following reports of a shooting at around 9.15pm tonight. 

A man in his 40s was treated at the scene for serious injuries, but he was late pronounced dead.

The scene has been sealed off, and Garda Crime Scene Examiners are en route. 

The State Pathologist has also been notified.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone who was in the Glen Easton Estate this evening between 8.30pm and 9.30pm to contact them at Leixlip Garda Station on 01 666 7800.