At the renewed appeal today in Ballymun Garda Station which was attended by:
Assistant Commissioner Jack Nolan, Dublin Metropolitan Region, Assistant Commissioner John O' Mahony, Crime and Security, Assistant Commissioner Derek Byrne, National Support Services, Detective Chief Superintendent Michael O'Sullivan, Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, Detective Chief Superintendent John O'Driscoll, National Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Chief Superintendent Barry O'Brien, Ballymun Division a further appeal was made seeking information on the movements of a silver ford transit van, in the vicinity of the Regency Hotel at anytime between 1.30p.m. and 2.30 p.m. on Friday afternoon, 5th February, 2016.
Assistant Commissioner Jack Nolan asked "Did anybody see this van in the vicinity of Swords Road, Griffith Avenue or the Charlemont Estate in Marino between 2.30p.m. and 3p.m. or at any time in any location in the last number of days”.
Gardaí now believe that at least six people were involved in the incident. Three are described as wearing police style uniforms similar to a SWAT team uniform, including metal helmets. The men were armed with automatic weapons.
Two others were carrying hand guns. One was a man disguised as a woman and wearing an auburn wig and the other was stocky and wearing a beige cap.
Gardaí believe the sixth man remained in the drivers seat of the silver ford transit van.
Assistant Commissioner Jack Nolan said, "We know that there were a considerable number of people present in the Regency Hotel and we are appealing to them to provide any information they may have in relation to the shooting. We are also appealing to anyone who was in the area of the Regency Hotel between 2.00 and 2.45 pm, or anyone who was in the Charlemont Estate at that time is asked to contact Ballymun Garda Station on 01 666 4400 or the Garda Confidential line 1800 666 111".
Note: There is an image of a silver ford transit van available at pressoffice@garda.ie
Garda Press Office
Gardaí investigating the fatal shooting at the Regency Hotel on Friday afternoon 5th February, 2016 will hold a media briefing at Ballymun Garda Station this afternoon at 12.30pm Saturday 6th February, 2016.
There will be a photography opportunity prior to the event in the incident room in Ballymun at 12.15p.m.
Garda Press Office
Gardaí investigating a fatal shooting incident at the Regency Hotel, Swords Road, Dublin 9 are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
The incident occurred at about 2.20pm on Friday 5th February 2016. Emergency services responding to reports of a shooting discovered three men injured at the scene. One of these men, aged in his 30s, was subsequently pronounces dead.
Two other men were removed to The Mater and Beaumont hospitals with gunshot wounds.
The scene is sealed off and a technical examination of the area is taking place. A full investigation team is in place involving local and national Garda Units. The office of the State Pathologist has been informed and a post mortem examination of the dead man is expected to take place tomorrow.
Gardaí believe that at least four people were involved in the incident. Two were described at wearing police style uniforms similar to a SWAT team uniform, including metal helmets. The men were armed with automatic weapons.
Two others were carrying hand guns. One was a man disguised as a woman and wearing an auburn wig and the other was stocky and wearing a beige cap.
A short time after the incident a van was found burnt out at the Charlemont Estate in Marino.
Chief Superintendent tonight said, "We know that there were a considerable number of people present in the Regency Hotel and we are appealing to them to provide any information they may have in relation to the shooting. We are also appealing to anyone who was in the area of the Regency Hotel between 2.00 and 2.45 pm, or anyone who was in the Charlemont Estate at that time is asked to contact Ballymun Garda Station on 01 666 4400 or the Garda Confidential line 1800 666 111".
Garda Press Office
Gardaí investigating a fatal shooting at the Regency Hotel this afternoon will hold a media briefing at Ballymun Garda Station at 8.30pm Friday 5th Feb 2016.
Garda Press Office
Gardaí are investigating a shooting incident at the Regency Hotel, Swords Road, Dublin 9. The incident occurred at about 2.30pm on Friday 5th February 2016.
Emergency services responding to reports of a shooting discovered three men, all in their 20's or 30's, injured at the scene.
One of these men was subsequently pronounced dead. Two others were removed to The Mater and Beaumont hospitals with possible gunshot wounds.
The scene is sealed off and a technical examination of the area is expected to take place.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone who was in the area of the Regency Hotel or may have information, to contact them at Ballymun Garda Station on 01 666 4400.
