A number of pupils have reportedly seen a man being shot dead outside a west Belfast school.
The incident took place on the Glen Road near St Mary’s School around 3:15pm this afternoon (Tuesday).
Emergency services are on the scene of the suspected shooting.
The Ambulance Service received a call at 3.15pm.
Two Paramedic Officers and one Rapid Response Paramedic were dispatched to the scene.
Police say due to an incident on the Glen Rd, west Belfast, drivers are advised that the area between the Monagh Bypass and Glen Rd junction up to Shaws Rd and Glen Rd junction is closed until further notice.
Please avoid the area and seek alternative route if possible, they say.