23/03/2009

Witnesses For Tallaght Shooting Sought

A call for witnesses to the fatal shooting of a man in Tallaght has been launched by Gardaí.

Officers investigating the fatal shooting of Seamus (Shay) O'Byrne, on the 13th of March are appealing for the public's assistance in establishing the location and movements of a white 5-door Nissan Micra hatchback, registration number 93 MH 3613.

Anyone who may know the current location of the vehicle or have seen the vehicle in the days prior to or since 13th March are being asked to contact the incident room at Tallaght Garda station on 01-6666056.

Gardai investigating the shooting also made an additional arrest on Thursday night. A woman in her late 20s in currently being detained at Rathfarnham Garda Station in connection with the killing.

(DW/BMcC)

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