Father-of-three Malcolm McKeown was shot ‘in cold blood in broad daylight’ in Waringstown last night, say police.
Detectives from the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team investigating the murder of Mr McKeown say his body was discovered in a BMW car in Main Street just before 9pm.
Detective Chief Inspector Peter Montgomery said he was shot in cold blood in broad daylight and police have now launched a murder investigation.
Police say Mr McKeown entered the shop at Dewarts Garage at around 7:15pm on Monday and when he came out, he walked to his car parked at the side of the garage, a silver BMW, reg XEZ 5518.
“It was around this time that the gunman or gunmen shot him.
A blue car was seen leaving the scene and subsequently a VW Passat, registration RK62 PLX was found burnt out on the Glenavon Road in Lurgan later on Monday night.
“Were you in Dewarts Garage or in Waringstown Main Street on Monday between 6pm and 7:30pm? Did you see Mr McKeown’s vehicle, a silver coloured BMW, registration XEZ 5518. Do you have dashcam footage on your vehicle?”
“I would also like to hear from anyone who saw Mr McKeown at any stage during Monday,” he said.
Detective Chief Inspector Montgomery added that his investigation is at an early stage and is keeping an open mind as to the motive for the murder.
He is also asking for anyone who saw the VW Passat, registration RK62 PLX to come forward.
“I am appealing for anyone with information that could potentially assist our investigation to please get in touch by calling 101. Or alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime,” he added.