63 year-old man arrested and evofit of suspected gunman released

By Q Radio news

Police have released a computer generated impression of the suspect involved in the murder of Jim Donegan in West Belfast. 

The 43-year-old was shot dead in his car outside a school on the Glen Road last December. 

Police say a 63-year-old man was arrested in Belfast this morning in relation to the murder. 

A property in the city is also being searched. 

Mr Donegan was gunned down in front of schoolchildren and parents in West Belfast as he sat in his car waiting to pick up his 13 year old son after school on Tuesday 4 December.

Detective Chief Inspector Pete Montgomery from the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team said:  “I have released an Evofit image of what the suspected gunman may look like in the hope that someone may have seen this person who murdered Jim and put the lives of countless children at risk. I am appealing to the community to help me put this extremely dangerous individual behind bars. If anyone recognises this person or has any information that could assist with the investigation, please contact 101 and ask for the detectives in Seapark investigating Jim Donegan’s murder, quoting reference number CCS 741 04/12/18. Or if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.” 

An Evofit image of what the suspected gunman may look like.

CCTV image of the suspect running away from the scene on the day of the murder.