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21/06/2018
Raymond Johnston Murder: Police Blame Dissident Republicans
Police believe a dissident republican group Arm na Poblachta was behind the murder of Raymond Johnston in west Belfast.
Mr Johnston was fatally shot at his house in the Glenbawn Avenue area of Poleglass on 13 February.
His partner and child were in the house at the time.
The PSNI have released CCTV footage outside his house which shows two hooded men entering his home and one of them is carrying a shotgun.
They are then seen fleeing the scene.
Detective Chief Inspector Geoff Boyce said: "The trauma of witnessing such a cold, clinical and calculated killing will be etched in their memories for the rest of their lives. They didn’t deserve this and there is absolutely no justification for murdering Raymond.
"I am asking people living in the Glenbawn area to search their memories and consciences. Try to recall where you were on the day before Valentine’s Day - did you see Raymond that Tuesday, did you see the gunmen approach his house?
"We have made arrests and carried out searches as part of this investigation and we are making progress, however I would plead with the community to help us take that next step to unmask these killers.
"No matter how trivial or inconsequential you think a detail might be, please tell us. It could be the missing piece of the jigsaw that helps us solve this savage murder and lead us to those who are responsible."
(CD)
Mr Johnston was fatally shot at his house in the Glenbawn Avenue area of Poleglass on 13 February.
His partner and child were in the house at the time.
The PSNI have released CCTV footage outside his house which shows two hooded men entering his home and one of them is carrying a shotgun.
They are then seen fleeing the scene.
Detective Chief Inspector Geoff Boyce said: "The trauma of witnessing such a cold, clinical and calculated killing will be etched in their memories for the rest of their lives. They didn’t deserve this and there is absolutely no justification for murdering Raymond.
"I am asking people living in the Glenbawn area to search their memories and consciences. Try to recall where you were on the day before Valentine’s Day - did you see Raymond that Tuesday, did you see the gunmen approach his house?
"We have made arrests and carried out searches as part of this investigation and we are making progress, however I would plead with the community to help us take that next step to unmask these killers.
"No matter how trivial or inconsequential you think a detail might be, please tell us. It could be the missing piece of the jigsaw that helps us solve this savage murder and lead us to those who are responsible."
(CD)
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19 February 2018
House Searches Carried Out Over Murder Of Raymond Johnston
A number of house searches have been carried out in connection with the murder of Raymond Johnston. Mr Johnston, aged 28, was fatally shot in the Glenbawn Avenue area in Poleglass shortly before 8pm on Tuesday, 13 February. Two properties in Poleglass and the New Lodge Road were searched by police on Saturday, 17 February.
House Searches Carried Out Over Murder Of Raymond Johnston
A number of house searches have been carried out in connection with the murder of Raymond Johnston. Mr Johnston, aged 28, was fatally shot in the Glenbawn Avenue area in Poleglass shortly before 8pm on Tuesday, 13 February. Two properties in Poleglass and the New Lodge Road were searched by police on Saturday, 17 February.
08 March 2018
Man Arrested In Connection With Raymond Johnston
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Raymond Johnston. Mr Johnston, aged 28, was shot in front of his partner and child at his house in the Glenbawn Avenue area of Poleglass on 13 February. A 37-year-old man has also been detained by the PSNI under the Terrorism Act.
Man Arrested In Connection With Raymond Johnston
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Raymond Johnston. Mr Johnston, aged 28, was shot in front of his partner and child at his house in the Glenbawn Avenue area of Poleglass on 13 February. A 37-year-old man has also been detained by the PSNI under the Terrorism Act.
07 August 2018
Man Arrested Over Raymond Johnston Murder
Police investigating the murder of Raymond Johnston has arrested a man. The 41-year-old suspect was detained under the Terrorism Act in the Poleglass area of west Belfast on Tuesday, 07 August. Mr Johnston, aged 28, was shot in front of his partner and child at his home in the Glenbawn Avenue area on 13 February.
Man Arrested Over Raymond Johnston Murder
Police investigating the murder of Raymond Johnston has arrested a man. The 41-year-old suspect was detained under the Terrorism Act in the Poleglass area of west Belfast on Tuesday, 07 August. Mr Johnston, aged 28, was shot in front of his partner and child at his home in the Glenbawn Avenue area on 13 February.
22 February 2018
Man Arrested By Police Investigating Raymond Johnston Murder
A man has been arrested by police investigating the murder of Raymond Johnston. Mr Johnston, aged 28, was fatally shot at a house in Glenbawn Avenue in the Poleglass area of west Belfast on Tuesday, 13 February. The 34-year-old suspect has been detained under the Terrorism Act and is being questioned at Musgrave Police Station.
Man Arrested By Police Investigating Raymond Johnston Murder
A man has been arrested by police investigating the murder of Raymond Johnston. Mr Johnston, aged 28, was fatally shot at a house in Glenbawn Avenue in the Poleglass area of west Belfast on Tuesday, 13 February. The 34-year-old suspect has been detained under the Terrorism Act and is being questioned at Musgrave Police Station.
23 February 2018
Second Man Arrested Over Murder Of Raymond Johnston
A 57-year-old man has been arrested under the Terrorism Act by police investigating the murder of Raymond Johnston. Mr Johnston, aged 28, was fatally shot in front of his partner and child in the Glenbawn Avenue area of Poleglass last Tuesday, 13 February. The suspect is currently being questioned at Musgrave Serious Crime Suite.
Second Man Arrested Over Murder Of Raymond Johnston
A 57-year-old man has been arrested under the Terrorism Act by police investigating the murder of Raymond Johnston. Mr Johnston, aged 28, was fatally shot in front of his partner and child in the Glenbawn Avenue area of Poleglass last Tuesday, 13 February. The suspect is currently being questioned at Musgrave Serious Crime Suite.
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