Two men have been killed in Silvertown in Athlone.

Police spokesperson Sergeant Zita Norman say the men aged 33 and 54 were shot dead at a residence in Durant Road on Tuesday night.

The motive for the murders is still unclear at this stage.

Meanwhile in Lotus River one person was killed and another injured in a gang shooting.

It’s alleged they were standing in an open field when they were shot by four males.

Grassy Park Police spokesperson Wynita Kleinsmith says the deceased was found with a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

No arrests have been made in both shootings.

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