Bomb squad called to scene where young man was shot to death in Drimnagh
A bomb squad was called to the scene of a shooting that took the life of a young man in Drimnagh.
Gardai were alerted to shots being fired on Knocknarea Road shortly after 12.15am on Monday. A man in his early 20s was discovered with gunshot wound and was later pronounced dead at the scene.
The Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team was called after officers became aware of a potential explosive device in Knocknarea Court. The device was made safe by the Army EOD team and removed from the scene. It will be subject to further technical examination.
Gardai responding to the scene discovered two vehicles a black Mercedes Benz and a black Volkswagon Golf, which appeared to have been in a collision.
Shortly after the reports of the shooting, a Garda Regional Armed Support Unit encountered 3 men on Slievebloom Road. Two are in their early 20s and one is a teenaged youth.
The three men were arrested and are detained at garda stations in Dublin. Knocknarea Road has been sealed off and the body of the deceased remains at the scene at this time.
Superintendent Paul Maher said: “A number of other vehicles have been damaged on Knocknarea Road and remain part of the scene and technical examination. Another vehicle of interest has been identified on Sperrin Road and is also subject of technical examination at this time. This is a Silver Ford Focus.”
An incident room has been established at Sundrive Road Garda and a family liaison officer has been appointed and a formal identification of the deceased is still to take place.
A damaged Silver Ford Focus was at a separate scene near Good Counsel church
Superintendent Maher added: “Investigating Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward. In particular Gardaí are appealing for any person with dashcam or other form of vehicle video footage and who were in the Knocknarea Road area between 11.30pm and 12.30pm last night 5th May/ 6th May 2024 and to make any footage available to An Garda Síochána.
“An Garda Síochána are appealing for any person with CCTV footage in the wider area of Cooley Road, Brandon Road, Errigal Gardens, Crumlin Road, Slievenamon Road, Mourne Road and associated side roads and who were in the Knocknarea Road area between 11.30pm and 12.30pm last night to make any footage available to An Garda Síochána.
“Anyone with any information that can assist Gardaí in this murder investigation is asked to contact Sundrive Road Garda Station on 01 666 6600, or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.”
Justice Minister Helen McEntee said on X: “The attack in Drimnagh last night is not something we will tolerate on our streets. I commend the Gardaí for responding quickly, resulting in the speedy arrest of suspects. Tackling crime and ensuring safer streets continues to be a top priority for this Government.
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