Gardaí investigating the murder of a man that occurred at Mount Andrew Court, Lucan, on Monday 18th November 2019 are appealing to the public for assistance.
Gardaí attended the scene of a car on fire at Mount Andrew Court, Lucan at approximately 7.50pm on Monday 18th November, 2019. Dublin Fire Brigade attended the scene and extinguished the fire.
The body of a man was discovered in the front passenger seat of this vehicle. His body was removed to the State Morgue, Whitehall where a post mortem was conducted by Dr Heide Okker, State Pathologist.
Following the post mortem, it was confirmed the body is that of a man who died from a number of gunshot wounds prior to the car being set alight. This man has yet to be formally identified.
The car was a navy Toyota Corolla, registration number 05CW2225. It's understood this car was sold on Wednesday 13th November 2019.
At a Press Briefing held at Lucan Garda Station earlier today, Superintendent Paul Dolan said, "I am appealing for any person who has seen this car or knows of its whereabouts since the 13th November to contact investigating Gardaí. I am also appealing to any person in Mount Andrew Estate, who saw this car or to any person who witnessed or has dashcam footage in relation to the incident on Monday night 18th November 2019. To help assist people in their recollection, the Ireland v Denmark International Soccer match was taking place at the time".
An incident room has been established at Lucan Garda Station. Investigating Gardaí are continuing to appeal to the public for information and can be contacted at Lucan Garda Station 01-6667300, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
Garda Press Office
The body has been removed to the Office of the State Pathologist, Whitehall, Dublin, where a post mortem will be carried out by Locum State Pathologist Dr. Heidi Okkers.
Gardaí are appealing to the public for any information in relation to a Navy Toyota Corolla 05-CW-2225. This vehicle was sold on 13/11/19 and Gardaí are seeking information in relation to the movements of this vehicle from 13/11/19 to date.
Gardaí are also appealing for anyone who may have information, including any road users who travelled in the area on the night of 18/11/19 who may have dash cam footage available, to contact Gardaí in Lucan Garda Station on 01 666 7300 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
Garda Press Office
Gardaí investigating the discovery of a mans body that was discovered in a car on fire, in Mount Andrew Court, Lucan on Monday evening 18th November, 2019 at approximately 8 p.m. are continuing their investigations.
The body remains at scene, at this time and the results of the post mortem will determine the course of the investigation.
Garda Press Office
Gardaí are attending the scene of a fatal incident in the Mount Andrew area, Lucan this evening Monday, 18th November 2019. Emergency services attended the scene of a car fire earlier this evening. A body was subsequently discovered in the car. The scene has been sealed off for examination. No further information is available at this time.
