Ireland Crime

Funeral report that adds investigation details: a rifle was recovered, three people were arrested and released without charge, an arrest warrant was issued for a suspect believed to be in the UK, and a viable explosive device was found nearby.

Gives funeral arrangements and the reported recovery of an AR-15 rifle. Confirms that three people were taken into custody and released without charge. Adds Garda appeals for two taxi drivers, a black Talaria Sting electric motorbike and pedestrians seen on Davitt Road.

Confirms funeral and reposing details. Reports that an AR-15 assault rifle was recovered, that three arrested males were released without charge, and that gardaí are probing whether the victim was accidentally shot by his own side.

Adds a public appeal for two taxi drivers who were in the area, details of a black Talaria Sting electric motorbike believed to be linked to the shooting (seized by gardaí), the timing of the motorbike sightings, and confirms the three initially arrested men were released.

Gives details of the weapon (AR-15 rifle, recovered near the scene), a suspected pipe-bomb plan, the two taxis sought as possible witnesses, a black electric motorbike seized by gardaí, and that three men were arrested two days after the shooting and released without charge.

Adds a witness appeal seeking two taxi drivers and the driver of a dark-coloured taxi, and an appeal about a seized black Talaria Sting electric motorbike. States the three arrested men were released without charge.

Adds that an AR-15 rifle was used and recovered from a hedge, that Itseli and three associates were ambushed while on the way to a planned pipe bomb attack, that gardaí believe a pal fired the rifle and hit him, and that officers are probing a possible Kinahan link to the weapon's source.

Adds that gardaí believe Mr Itseli was accidentally shot by his own associates, that the three arrested men were released without charge, that a gang member's AR-15 and a pipe bomb were involved, that searches for more guns were carried out, and that gardaí expect to bring charges.

Adds that three men were arrested by the Garda Armed Support Unit and released without charge on Wednesday, that gardaí recovered an AR-15 rifle believed to be the murder weapon, that the men were suspected of wearing body armour, and that a file will go to the DPP.

Adds that gardaí suspect Josh Itseli was accidentally shot by one of his own associates after an ambush, that no evidence shows the attacking gang was armed, that three associates were arrested by armed gardaí and questioned, and that a suspect van was found in Tallaght and examined.

Adds a Garda appeal for information on a black Talaria Sting electric motorbike, the recovery of an AR-15 assault rifle, the completion of the post-mortem, the Section 30 detention of three arrested males, and the establishment of an incident room at Sundrive Road Garda Station.

Adds that gardaí believe an AR-15 rifle was the murder weapon, that three men were arrested and questioned under Section 30, that Itseli had drug charges pending, a gang-related motive line of inquiry, a pipe bomb found at the scene, a van found in Tallaght, an appeal over an electric motorbike, and that the postmortem was carried out on Tuesday.

Adds that an AR15 assault rifle was recovered from a hedge, that officers suspect an ambush while the victim was on his way to a pipe bomb attack, that three men were arrested and detained under Section 30, that a murder investigation was confirmed, and that the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Adds that gardaí recovered an AR15 assault rifle hidden in a hedge, that the victim may have been ambushed while on his way to a suspected pipe bomb attack, that three men were arrested and detained under Section 30, that a pipe bomb was found in a vehicle, and that a murder investigation was confirmed.

Names the victim as Josh Itseli, aged 20. Reports three men arrested under Section 30 (existing case lists five suspects), the recovery of an AR-15 rifle from a hedge, a pipe bomb found near the scene, and a Garda appeal for witnesses and dash cam or CCTV footage.

Adds that Gardaí recovered an AR-15 rifle believed to have been used in the shooting, that a pipe bomb was found near the scene, that a murder investigation has been launched, that three men were arrested under Section 30, and the Garda appeal for witnesses and footage.

Names the victim as Josh Itseli (20) of Ballyfermot and gives the time of the attack as about 12.15am. Describes the shooting from a passing car, the crash of the victim's car, and the discovery of an explosive device. Reports that three men, two in their 20s and one a teenager, were arrested and detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939, and that gardaí seized vehicles.

Names the victim as Josh Itseli, 20, and gives the location as Knocknarea Road, Drimnagh. Adds details of the collision, a pipe bomb recovered at the scene, the arrest of three men and a Garda appeal for witnesses and CCTV or dash cam footage.

Adds the time of the shooting (around 12:15am), the Knocknarea Road location, that three people were arrested on the Monday, the garda witness appeal, and a local councillor's reaction calling it an attack on the community.

Witness appeal issued 15 May 2024 for the fatal shooting in Drimnagh. Adds the location, the two taxis sought as witnesses, the black Talaria Sting electric motorbike and its seizure, and the Sunday-night sightings of the motorbike. The article names no victim or suspect and does not mention arrests.

Garda update: post-mortem to be carried out, three males arrested and detained under Section 30, firearm recovered, scenes lifted and cars seized for forensic examination, and public appeal for witnesses.

Official garda.ie release confirming the Knocknarea Road location, the approximate time of 12:15am, the three arrests under Section 30, the SIO-led investigation, the incident room at Sundrive Road Garda Station and a witness appeal. It names no one.

Garda update (issued 8 May 2024) confirming the three males arrested under Section 30 were released without charge, with a file to be prepared for the DPP.

Gives the location as the Knocknarea Road, the time as around 12.15am, and reports three men arrested and an incident room at Sundrive Road Garda Station. The article does not name the victim or the arrested men.

Adds the time (about 12:15am) and location (Knocknarea Road, Drimnagh) of the shooting, that three men are detained under Section 30, that the investigation is led by a Senior Investigating Officer, that the body remained at the scene pending a post-mortem, and a local councillor's reaction.

Adds that the incident was a shooting on Knocknarea Road, Drimnagh, that three men were arrested and are held at various garda stations, that the scene is preserved for the Garda Technical Bureau, and that an SIO has been appointed with an incident room at Sundrive Road Garda Station. The victim is not named in this article.

Official Garda statement with the investigation details: the victim was found with gunshot wounds, a potential explosive device was made safe, and three men were arrested under S. 30 of the Offences Against the State Act. The article does not name the victim or the suspects.