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BBC News
11-07-2025
- BBC News
No weapon found in Oban search linked to Euan Johnston murder
Detectives investigating the murder of a man who was shot twice in the head nearly nine years ago have concluded a search for a firearm near Oban, without recovering a Johnston, 26, was targeted while he sat in his car at traffic lights on Scotland Street in Glasgow in November 2016. He died from his Scott was convicted of Mr Johnston's murder two years later, though police say they know more than one person was at the scene of the case has remained open and on Tuesday officers began searching a grass embankment near Oban for a firearm, but nothing was recovered. Police confirmed the investigation remains open and inquiries are force urged anyone with any information "no matter how insignificant" to come forward. Judge Lady Stacey described the murder as a "well-planned execution" when she sentenced Scott to a minimum of 22 years in Johnston, a father-of-two, was sitting at a set of traffic lights with a passenger in his car on the evening of 15 November was chatting to his partner Danielle Carruthers on the phone when an Audi Q5 pulled up alongside him and three shots were of the bullets hit Mr Johnston, who was known as EJ, in the head. One went through his brain. He suffered a catastrophic brain injury and died later in shooting is believed to be linked to organised the time, Mr Johnston was awaiting trial at the High Court on charges of drug dealing involving £640,000 of believed Scott was acting as part of a group but the identities of the others were unknown at the time of his conviction. Det Supt Peter Sharp said: "I'd like to thank the public for their co-operation 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."
The National
11-07-2025
- The National
Major update in search for gun involved in Glasgow murder
Police probing the brutal killing of Euan 'EJ' Johnston in 2016 announced they would be carrying out searches near the Sorobar Road area of Oban on Tuesday, July 8. The 26-year-old was fatally shot during a targeted attack while he sat in his car on Scotland Street in Glasgow, on November 15 of that year. Johnston died from his injuries. Following that, on May 10, 2018, a 33-year-old man was convicted of his murder at the High Court in Glasgow. READ MORE: Weather warning issued to TRNSMT Festival go-ers as scorching heatwave expected According to the police, more than one person was at the scene of the murder, and the case remains open. On Tuesday afternoon, the force said a team of detectives, specialist officers, and national resources began searching the area in Oban. Officers launched the search as they believed a firearm connected to the murder may have been located in the area. However, on Friday, July 11, detectives revealed that searches in Oban have now concluded. The force said that no weapon had been recovered during the searches; however, further enquiries are continuing and the probe remains open. 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 enquiries, 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.' A Police Scotland spokesperson added: "Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 0741 of Monday, July 7, 2025. "Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Euan Johnston (Image: Police Scotland) Following the murder, we reported how two friends were driving home after a meal in the city's Southside. The driver of the Audi RS4, Euan Johnston, was on the phone to his partner, 33-year-old Danielle Carruthers, to let her know he was heading home. Johnston was waiting at traffic lights when an Audi Q5 pulled up alongside his car at the junction of Shields Road and Scotland Street in Kinning Park. A man then stepped out and opened fire with three shots before jumping back in the motor and speeding off. As he was fatally shot, Johnston's foot floored the accelerator, and his car lurched forward into a barrier, crumpling the front end. (Image: Crown Office) Two bullets hit the 26-year-old in the head, with one going through his brain, causing a fatal injury. A third bullet hit the rubber seal around the car's driver door. The driver's window of the mangled Audi RS4 was also blown out, with shattered glass littering the footwell. The front seat passenger, former Scots guard Brian McMahon, 31, urgently contacted emergency services to say that his pal had been shot. After being rushed to Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Johnston died a few hours later after his life support machine was switched off. Meanwhile, the Audi Q5 escaped onto the M8 over the Kingston Bridge towards the north of the city. Detectives then quickly established a timeline for the murder, with CCTV showing the victim being tailed for up to an hour before the shooting by the getaway motor. The car used by the gunman and alleged accomplices was later found burnt out in Balmore Road, Milton. Following his death, Johnston's funeral took place at St Columba Church in Glasgow's Maryhill in March 2017.
STV News
11-07-2025
- STV News
Police find no gun in search after 2016 drive-by shooting
Police have found no weapon in a renewed search in Oban connected to the drive-by murder of a man in Glasgow almost nine years ago. Euan Johnston, from Maryhill, was involved in a short pursuit through Glasgow streets on November 15, 2016, when a black Audi Q5 pulled up next to him at a junction. The 26-year-old was in the driver's seat of a black Audi RS4 estate when he was shot on Shields Road, near Scotland Street, at 11.45pm. Police say he suffered 'massive' injuries and died a short time later at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. Police Scotland Detectives investigating the murder of Euan Johnston in 2016 carried out searches near the Soroba Road area of Oban. A passenger in the car, a 29-year-old, was not injured. On May 10, 2018, David Scott was convicted of his murder at the High Court in Glasgow. The 33-year-old was jailed for a minimum of 22 years. Investigating officers said that following extensive enquiries, they know that more than one person was at the scene of the murder, and the case remains open. A team of detectives, specialist officers and national resources began carrying out detailed searches in a grass embankment area, near Soroba Road in Oban on Tuesday. Officers believed a firearm connected to the murder may have been situated there. However, on Friday, police confirmed that no weapon had been recovered. 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 enquiries, 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 is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 0741 of Monday, July 7, 2025. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Glasgow Times
11-07-2025
- Glasgow Times
Major update in search for gun involved in Glasgow murder
Cops probing the brutal killing of Euan 'EJ' Johnston in 2016 announced they would be carrying out searches near the Sorobar Road area of Oban on Tuesday, July 8. The 26-year-old was fatally shot during a targeted attack while he sat in his car on Scotland Street in Glasgow, on November 15 of that year. Johnston died from his injuries. Following that, on May 10, 2018, a 33-year-old man was convicted of his murder at the High Court in Glasgow. According to cops, more than one person was at the scene of the murder, and the case remains open. On Tuesday afternoon, police said a team of detectives, specialist officers, and national resources began searching the area in Oban. Officers launched the search as they believed a firearm connected to the murder may have been located in the area. However, on Friday, July 11, detectives revealed that searches in Oban have now concluded. The force said that no weapon had been recovered during the searches; however, further enquiries are continuing and the probe remains open. READ MORE: Police search for gun involved in Glasgow murder nine years ago 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 enquiries, 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.' A Police Scotland spokesperson added: "Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 0741 of Monday, July 7, 2025. "Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Euan Johnston (Image: Police Scotland) READ MORE: The Glasgow Crime Story of the murder of Euan Johnston READ MORE: Euan Johnston shooting: Man found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison Following the murder, we reported how two friends were driving home after a meal in the city's Southside. The driver of the Audi RS4, Euan Johnston, was on the phone to his partner, 33-year-old Danielle Carruthers, to let her know he was heading home. Johnston was waiting at traffic lights when an Audi Q5 pulled up alongside his car at the junction of Shields Road and Scotland Street in Kinning Park. A man then stepped out and opened fire with three shots before jumping back in the motor and speeding off. As he was fatally shot, Johnston's foot floored the accelerator, and his car lurched forward into a barrier, crumpling the front end. (Image: Crown Office) Two bullets hit the 26-year-old in the head, with one going through his brain, causing a fatal injury. A third bullet hit the rubber seal around the car's driver door. The driver's window of the mangled Audi RS4 was also blown out, with shattered glass littering the footwell. The front seat passenger, former Scots guard Brian McMahon, 31, urgently contacted emergency services to say that his pal had been shot. After being rushed to Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Johnston died a few hours later after his life support machine was switched off. Meanwhile, the Audi Q5 escaped onto the M8 over the Kingston Bridge towards the north of the city. Detectives then quickly established a timeline for the murder, with CCTV showing the victim being tailed for up to an hour before the shooting by the getaway motor. The car used by the gunman and alleged accomplices was later found burnt out in Balmore Road, Milton. Following his death, Johnston's funeral took place at St Columba Church in Glasgow's Maryhill in March 2017.
Daily Record
11-07-2025
- Daily Record
Gangland cops end quarry search for gun used to shoot Glasgow hood
Cops probing the murder of Euan Johnston have found no gun and concluded their search for the weapon near a quarry in Oban nine years after the brutal gangland execution. On Tuesday July 8, a team of detectives and specialist officers searched near the Soroba Road area of the town where a firearm connected to the murder may have been situated. The 26-year-old was shot in the head twice as he sat in his car at traffic lights on Scotland Street in Glasgow in 2016. A vehicle pulled up beside him and a gunman opened fire. During the shooting Johnston's foot jammed on the accelerator, causing his Audi RS4 estate to shoot forward and slam into roadside barriers in the Kinning Park area of the city. Johnston, a dad of two, suffered a catastrophic brain injury and died at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. In May 2018, David Scott was convicted of his murder at the High Court in Glasgow. The 33-year-old was jailed for a minimum of 22 years. Following the search in Oban, police confirmed that no weapon had been recovered. Further enquiries are continuing and the investigation remains open. 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 enquiries, 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.
