A 32-year-old man remains in a critical condition after being shot in Co Wicklow.
The attack happened in Richmond Hill in Bray at around 1am this morning.
Shots were fired through the second floor window of an apartment complex by two men on an external stairway.
Charles Sinapayen from Bordeaux in France was found seriously injured inside an apartment in the complex. He had been shot in the head.
He was taken to Loughlinstown Hospital but was later moved to Beaumont Hospital where his condition is described as critical.
Mr Sinapayen's girlfriend, who was in the apartment with him at the time, is said to be severely traumatised but otherwise unhurt.
Gardaí say the victim was not known to them and has no criminal convictions in Ireland.
No arrests have been made over the shooting, however gardaí have issued a description of the suspects and the scene has been preserved for technical examination.
Gardaí are seeking two men. One wore a black jacket, light-grey tracksuit bottoms, white runners and a blue baseball cap. He had his face covered and was of average build.
The second man wore a black top, black tracksuit bottoms, black shoes and was of average build and height.
They escaped in a silver car.
Anyone with information should contact gardaí in Bray on 01- 6665300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.
