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Police conclude search for gun linked to 2016 murder with no weapon found


By PA News



Euan Johnston died in 2016 (Police Scotland)

Police have concluded their search of an area near Oban for a firearm thought to be linked to a fatal shooting in 2016.

No weapon was found after police combed the embankment near Soroba Road, as they continued an investigation into the death of 26-year-old Euan Johnston.

He died after being shot while sitting in his car at traffic lights in Glasgow in November 2016.

David Scott was convicted of his murder two years later, but police believe more than one person was at the scene of the crime and their investigation remains open.

Police began their search of the area near Oban on Tuesday, before announcing on Friday that the efforts were over.

We know that more than one person was at the scene of Euan Johnston’s murder and we are determined to bring those responsible to justice
DS Peter Sharp

Detective superintendent Peter Sharp said: “I’d like to thank the public for their cooperation during this activity and stress that we are continuing to appeal for any new information which may assist.

“From our extensive inquiries, we know that more than one person was at the scene of Euan Johnston’s murder and we are determined to bring those responsible to justice.

“We are continuing the investigation and if you have any information, no matter how insignificant, please come forward.

“Any new information we receive is taken seriously and will be thoroughly investigated.”

Anyone with information has been asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference 0741 of July 7.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted on 0800 555 111, where information can be given anonymously.

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