Euan Johnston, 26, was shot in the head twice as he sat in his car at traffic lights in Glasgow in 2016.
14:01, 08 Jul 2025Updated 15:22, 08 Jul 2025
Euan Johnston was shot dead(Image: Supplied)
Detectives investigating the murder of Euan Johnston are searching for a gun near a quarry in Oban nine years after the brutal gangland execution.
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.
David Scott shot his victim in the head as he sat in his car at traffic lights in a Glasgow street(Image: Police)
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.
The incident was believed to be linked to organised crime – and following extensive enquiries, officers say they know that more than one person was at the scene of the murder. The case remains open and investigations have been continuing.
Police at the scene after the murder of Euan Johnston
A team of detectives, specialist officers and national resources are now carrying out detailed searches in a grass embankment area near the Soroba Road area in Oban, where cops believe a firearm which is possibly connected to the murder could be situated.
Detective Superintendent Peter Sharp said: “We know from our enquiries that there was more than one person involved in the murder of Euan Johnston and we are determined to bring those responsible for his death to justice.
“Although his murder was almost nine years ago, time is no barrier for justice and we are working to get answers for Mr Johnston’s relatives.
“They have been informed of these new searches and specialist officers are supporting them during this difficult time. We will keep them updated as our investigations continue.”
Officers are re-appealing for any new information which they say may help them get justice and answers for Mr Johnston’s family.
This activity is expected to last several days and there will be an increased police presence in the area.
A large area near Shields Road Underground was sealed off following the shooting(Image: Daily Record)
Detective Superintendent Sharp added: “As well as our searches, I am appealing for anyone with information, and who may not have already spoken to us, to do so now.
“A significant amount of time has passed since Mr Johnston’s murder and we understand that allegiances may have changed over the time.
“If you have any information, no matter how insignificant, please come forward. “All new information will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated.”
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.