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Gardaí had earlier been called to a scene involving the same man who was armed with a knife at a Eurospar shop in Hartstown. GSOC say they would like to hear from any potential witnesses that may have captured the incident on CCTV, dashcams, or mobile footage. In a series of tweets, Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee this morning said that; "The events in Hartstown yesterday were extremely traumatic and my thoughts are with everyone involved. "George Nkencho’s death is a tragedy, and I want to extend my sympathy to his family, friends and community and to all involved in yesterday’s ev...

Something like this has happened in the past, and the Gardai were able to handle it.  "There was an incident this year where a white man who threatened the Gardai with a knife wasn't killed. Instead, he was given a €25 fine.  "Another one happened in 2014  when a 19-year-old white, who went into the Dail (Parliament) with knives and a sword, was apprehended by only two Gardai. What happened to George yesterday (with 15 armed Gadai around him), was unacceptable. We believe there are other ways they could handle the situation without killing him." According to the police, Nkencho was alleg...

George Nkencho's family ask people not to share video of fatal shooting Justice Minister Helen McEntee has said the shooting of George Nkencho by gardaí is “extremely traumatic for everybody involved”. By Órla Ryan Thursday 31 Dec 2020, 9:58 AM Dec 31st 2020, 9:38 AM 96,985 Views 0 Comments Justice Minister Helen McEntee Updated Dec 31st 2020, 9:58 AM THE FAMILY OF the man shot dead by gardaí in Dublin yesterday have appealed for peo...

Crowds gather outside Dublin garda station over George Nkencho fatal shooting The 27-year-old was shot dead by gardaí yesterday afternoon. By Orla Dwyer Thursday 31 Dec 2020, 3:03 PM Dec 31st 2020, 3:03 PM 135,914 Views 0 Comments Protesters outside Blanchardstown Garda Station today. Image: Rollingnews.ie Image: Rollingnews.ie DOZENS OF PEOPLE gathered outside Blanchardstown Garda Station earlier today to protest the death of a man shot m...

George Nkencho Last night, senior sources said the decision by an officer from the Armed Support Unit (ASU) to fire shots was because the highly trained garda believed there was an “imminent threat to life”. “He had been pepper sprayed and tasered but when this did not work, the use of lethal force became necessary. There were concerns that he could kill someone,” a senior source said. It is understood the situation became critical when Mr Nkencho allegedly “lunged” at one of the ASU officers with a large knife. There were distressing scenes in the aftermath of the incident as Mr ...