Fresh appeal for information over 2008 murder of Andrew Burns


A fresh appeal for information has been issued over the murder of a 27-year-old man in Castlefinn ten years ago today.
Andrew Burns died after he was shot on the evening of 12 February 2008 in Doneyloop.
One person was convicted for his murder, however gardaí believe that a number of people were involved.
Between 7.05pm and 7.15pm on the 12/2/2008, a number of young people from the village of Clady were walking the half mile journey to the village of Donnyloop in Castlefin.
As they approached Donnyloop, they heard gunshots. Moments later, they observed a man staggering in the roadway of Donnyloop village. A man was seen running towards the nearby church car park.
Two cars were then seen leaving Donnyloop, travelling back towards Northern Ireland in the direction of Clady village. One of these vehicles is described as a black car or a really dark red car, while the second is described as a silver coloured car.
The man who had been staggering fell to the ground in the middle of the roadway. He was attended to by the young walkers and a number of other passers-by, who came upon the scene. It was discovered that this man, had received gunshot wounds. He was subsequently identified as Mr Andrew Burns. He was later pronounced dead.
One person has been convicted of this murder however Gardaí believe that a number of people were involved in this occurrence.
Gardaí believe that there are still people who have information which may assist with the investigation.
They are appealing to anyone with information to contact the Incident Room at Letterkenny Garda Station on 074 91 67100.

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