Following a number of planned searches on premises in Dublin City four people were arrested.
Gardai investigating the fatal shooting of John Carroll on 18th February 2009 at a Public House in The Coombe, Dublin 8 have arrested a number of people in connection with this investigation.
Following a number of planned searches on premises in Dublin City today (17/8/09) four people were arrested - three males and a female). (Two of the males are in their 30’s & 50’s, the third is a juvenile. The female is in her mid 20’s).
Two firearms and a quantity of ammunition were seized.
All four are currently detained in various Dublin City Garda Stations under Section 30 Offences Against The State Act.
Original Press Release is attached for your information.
Garda Press Office
17th August 2009 21.18hrs
Gardaí at Kevin Street are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred shortly after 9.30pm on the 18/2/09 in Grumpy Jacks, The Coombe, Dublin 8.
Two males on a motorcycle pulled up outside the public house and the pillion passenger went inside and singled out a 33 year old man. He then shot him a number of times at short range with a handgun.
The injured party was taken to St. James Hospital where he died a short time later.
Both suspects were wearing helmets and made their getaway on the motorcycle in the direction of Dean Street.
The scene is preserved pending a full technical examination and investigations are ongoing.
No arrests have been made.
An incident room has been established at Kevin Street Garda Station and anyone with information to offer is asked to contact them on 01 6669400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
Garda Press Office
0820hrs, 19 February 2009.
