Man for court in connection with Dean Johnson investigation

A man is due in court today charged in connection with the discovery of a gun as part of the investigation into the murder of Dean Johnson.

Mr Johnson (21) was shot dead early on August 24th at Harelawn Green near his home in Clondalkin. He was known to gardaí, but was regarded as a low-level operator in the drug trade rather than a major gang figure.

Senior gardaí said the level of violence in the killing shocked them. Mr Johnson had been shot repeatedly in the head as he lay dying. They believe the gunman had at least two accomplices.

As part of the investigation into the shooting, gardaí at Lucan, assisted by local and national Garda units, carried out searches in Ronanstown, Clondalkin, Cabra and Kilcock last week. A sawn-off shotgun, ammunition and some drugs were seized.

A man in his 20s who was arrested as part of the searches last week is due to appear in Blanchardstown District Court this morning.