Post-mortem due on young man killed in Drimnagh shooting

ALL roads closed as part of the Garda investigation into the shooting dead of Josh Itseli in Drimnagh in the early hours of Monday have now been re-opened.

In a statement issued this afternoon, gardai also confirmed that the post-mortem on Mr Itseli, who is from the Ballyfermot area, will be carried out today by State Pathologist Heidi Okkers.

The three males arrested as part of the investigation remain detained at Garda stations in the Dublin Region under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939.

Gardai said they are continuing to investigate all the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting incident that occurred in the early hours of Monday, May 6, on Knocknarea Road, Drimnagh.

During the course of this investigation Gardaí have recovered a firearm.  This firearm will be subject to forensic examination.

A number of cars seized have been taken to a secure Garda storage facility for forensic examination.

Gardai are continuing to appeal for any witnesses to this incident to come forward. 

Any information received will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.

Anyone with any information that can assist Gardaí with their investigation is asked to contact Sundrive Road Garda Station on 01 666 6600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.