Gardaí in Lucan are appealing for information on the fatal shooting of 42-year old David Chen, also known as David Lynch at Foxdene Ave, Balgaddy, Lucan, on Friday 1st March 2019.
The case was featured on the latest episode of RTÉ’s Crimecall last week with gardai particularly keen to gather information regarding three vehicles used in the elaborate operation.
An extensive investigation was launched following the murder and Gardaí have established that three vehicles were involved in David Lynch’s (pictured above) murder.
Gardaí believe the suspects were travelling in a white Peugeot Partner Van registration number 141D6118 when David Lynch was shot.
This vehicle was recovered on fire at Buirg an Rí Glen, Balgaddy a few moments after the shooting.
This van was advertised for sale online and was purchased on Tuesday 18th May 2018.
The buyer provided false details when purchasing the van.
The suspects transferred to a grey Toyota Avensis car registration number 12KE576.
This car was recovered on fire at Paddocks View, Lucan, Co. Dublin a short time later.
This car was stolen in Celbridge, Co. Kildare on the 14th February 2019.
From here, the suspects transferred to a black Opel Insignia registration number 10D1760, two persons ran from Paddocks View onto Dodsborough Road where the Opel Insignia was parked.
This vehicle travelled through Lucan village towards the N4.
This vehicle has not yet been located.
This car was advertised for sale online and was purchased on Tuesday 18th May 2018 after the buyer had provided false details.
Lucan Gardai want anybody who may have any information in relation to the persons responsible for the murder to contact the Incident room at Lucan Garda Station 01-6667300, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
