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29/08/2019
Arrest In Malcolm McKeown Murder Probe
Policing probing the murder of Malcolm McKeown in Waringstown, County Down last week have arrested a 24-year-old man.
The 54-year-old father of three was gunned down at a petrol station on Monday 19 August.
His body was found slumped in his car hours after the six fatal shots were fired.
Police arrested a man in Lurgan on suspicion of murder this morning, Thursday 29 August. He was taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite for questioning.
The arrest comes after two other men were remanded in custody on Monday after being charged with Mr McKeown's murder.
Detectives have issued numerous appeals for information with specific focus on two cars believed to have possible connections to the murder.
The first vehicle in question, a blue or black coloured Volkswagen Passat, was seen in the nearby Cambrai Heights shortly before Mr McKeown was murdered at around 7.15pm. Police believe this car left Cambrai Heights at 7.20pm and travelled along the Dunkirk Road towards Summerhill Road before being burnt out on the Glenavon Lane in Lurgan just after 7.30pm.
Anther vehicle of interest, a grey Volkswagen Golf S, was seen in the Greenhill Park area of Lurgan between 5pm and 7pm.
Anyone who was in Dewart's Garage on Main Street in Waringstown at around 7.15pm on Monday evening or who believes they spotted either of the vehicles is urged to contact detectives on 101. Details can also be passed anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(JG/MH)
The 54-year-old father of three was gunned down at a petrol station on Monday 19 August.
His body was found slumped in his car hours after the six fatal shots were fired.
Police arrested a man in Lurgan on suspicion of murder this morning, Thursday 29 August. He was taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite for questioning.
The arrest comes after two other men were remanded in custody on Monday after being charged with Mr McKeown's murder.
Detectives have issued numerous appeals for information with specific focus on two cars believed to have possible connections to the murder.
The first vehicle in question, a blue or black coloured Volkswagen Passat, was seen in the nearby Cambrai Heights shortly before Mr McKeown was murdered at around 7.15pm. Police believe this car left Cambrai Heights at 7.20pm and travelled along the Dunkirk Road towards Summerhill Road before being burnt out on the Glenavon Lane in Lurgan just after 7.30pm.
Anther vehicle of interest, a grey Volkswagen Golf S, was seen in the Greenhill Park area of Lurgan between 5pm and 7pm.
Anyone who was in Dewart's Garage on Main Street in Waringstown at around 7.15pm on Monday evening or who believes they spotted either of the vehicles is urged to contact detectives on 101. Details can also be passed anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(JG/MH)
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