A taxi driver shot in west Belfast this morning is in a critical condition in hospital.
Police said this evening that two masked men had been involved in the gun attack at Poleglass, just after 10.30am.
The man is described as critical but stable.
Earlier, the PSNI said officers were at the scene of the shooting in the Bell Street Manor area of Dunmurry.
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SDLP West Belfast councillor Paul Doherty described the incident as a "disgraceful act of violence".
He said: "There is no place for this kind of violence on our streets and the use of a firearm in this attack is also very concerning.
"I would urge people to avoid this area while police carry out their investigation and to come forward to police with any information so those behind this shooting can be apprehended and this weapon seized before causing harm to anyone else."
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Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker also condemned the shooting and said there "is no justification for guns on our streets."
Mr Baker said: "This is an extremely busy area in our community, with many local families and children passing through to visit shops, attend sports training and go about their daily lives.
"I want to extend my best wishes to the man who has been taken to hospital, and I hope that he fully recovers."
