DUBLIN, Ireland - Gardaí have launched an investigation following a fatal incident at an emergency residential premises in Donaghmede, Dublin 13, on Wednesday morning.
Emergency services were called to the Tusla-operated facility shortly after 11am, where they discovered a teenage boy with serious injuries. Despite the efforts of paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
A second teenage youth was taken to a Dublin hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, and remained there Wednesday, while a woman also received medical attention at the scene before being transferred to hospital for further care.
Gardaí confirmed that several juveniles and adults at the residence were assisted by emergency personnel during the response. The incident, they said, is no longer active and there is no ongoing threat to the wider community.
Investigators are following a definite line of enquiry and are not seeking anyone else in connection with the case. The scene has been preserved for a full technical examination, and both the Coroner and the Office of the State Pathologist were notified.
The body of the boy who died has since been removed to Dublin City Mortuary, where a post-mortem examination is due to be carried out on Wednesday by State Pathologist, Dr. Yvonne McCartney.the results of which will help determine the course of the investigation.
A Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation and an incident room has been established at Coolock Garda station. A Family Liaison Officer (FLO) has also been assigned to provide assistance, where required.
Anyone with any information related to this incident is asked to contact Coolock Garda Station on 01 666 4200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
It is understood that both the victim who died and the injured teenager were international protection applicants residing at the facility. Gardaí have reminded media outlets of the reporting restrictions under the Children's Act 2001 and the International Protection Act 2015, which apply to the identification of juveniles and international protection applicants involved in such cases.
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