BREAKING NEWS: A man has been shot in the chest in an attack in St Johnston this evening.
The man was attacked at his apartment in the centre of the Donegal town.
Details of the incident are still emerging but it is understood a gun, possibly an airgun, was used to wound the man at close range.
The attack happened just after 6pm.
The man was also beaten during the incident.
The man is believed to be in his 50s and from the locality. Gardaí have liaised with the PSNI in their hunt for the gang behind the attack.
He was taken to Letterkenny General Hospital where he is being treated for his injuries.
Gardai are at the scene and have launched a full investigation into the reason for the attack.
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