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# George Nkencho

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February 2023
# George Nkencho
Shooting of George Nkencho: GSOC probe completed ahead of decision on sending report to DPP
George Nkencho died after he was shot during an interaction with gardaí in December 2020.
The 27-year-old died outside his Dublin home in December 2020 after being shot multiple times by members of a Garda Armed Support Unit.
GSOC's role is to act as an independent agency to investigate when someone suffers a serious injury or dies when interacting with gardaí.
There has been repeated criticisms of the delay in the investigation.
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Feb 17th 2023, 12:03 AM
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2022
# gsoc
Inquest hears GSOC have compiled draft report on shooting of George Nkencho by Gardaí
GSOC said it was likely that the file would be forwarded to the DPP who will decide if criminal charges should be brought in relation to Mr Nkencho’s death.
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Dec 15th 2022, 6:09 PM
# Inquest
GSOC investigation into fatal shooting of George Nkencho by gardaí has 'made significant progress'
Nkencho was fatally wounded by members of the Garda Armed Support Unit outside his home in December 2020.
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Jun 27th 2022, 1:56 PM
# The Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.
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May 26th 2022, 9:00 PM
# George Nkencho
Sister and brother of man shot dead by gardaí take legal action against the State
George Nkencho died in December 2020.
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May 26th 2022, 1:42 PM
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# Blanchardstown
First anniversary of George Nkencho death marked with a candlelit walk
Nkencho died outside his Dublin home after being shot multiple times by members of the gardaí.
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Dec 31st 2021, 8:17 AM
# Content warning
Promotion of extremism, racism and hatred 'widespread' on TikTok, report warns
Irish TikTok creators mocked George Nkencho and celebrated racist reactions to his death.
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Aug 24th 2021, 5:31 PM
# evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.
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Jun 21st 2021, 9:00 PM
# Dublin
George Nkencho inquest adjourned as demonstrators gather at RDS to 'stand in solidarity' with family
The inquest has been adjourned as the GSOC investigation is ongoing.
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Jun 21st 2021, 10:55 AM
# Gloria nkencho
‘We are seeing changes’: Sister of George Nkencho calls for solidarity ahead of inquest
The formal inquest into George Nkencho’s death opens on Monday, but will be adjourned due to the ongoing GSOC investigation.
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Jun 18th 2021, 8:30 PM
# Equality
Minister questions Garda Commissioner on racial equality efforts following death of George Nkencho
Roderic O’Gorman met the Garda Commissioner to ask what the force is doing to improve relationships with ethnic minority communities.
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Jun 16th 2021, 7:33 PM
# Dublin
Family of George Nkencho call for forum between minority communities and Gardaí
The Nkencho family made the statement after meeting with Justice Minister Helen McEntee today.
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Apr 14th 2021, 10:59 PM
# George Nkencho
'He will forever be in our hearts': Funeral of George Nkencho takes place in Dublin
Nkencho (27) was shot dead by gardaí on 30 December.
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Mar 13th 2021, 4:36 PM
# Campaign
'He needed help, not bullets': George Nkencho's family call for public inquiry ahead of GSOC meeting
George Nkencho was shot dead by gardaí on 30 December.
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Feb 11th 2021, 4:12 PM
# Memorial
Family and friends offer tributes to George Nkencho at memorial
A memorial for the 27-year-old was held near his home in west Dublin.
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Jan 10th 2021, 6:27 PM
# Investigation
Investigation launched after threatening letter sent to family of George Nkencho
Gardaí will fingerprint the letter for evidence.
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Jan 5th 2021, 8:23 PM
# factcheck
Debunked: No, this is not a photo of a man attacked by George Nkencho
An image being shared on social media is actually of an Everton football fan attacked in 2019.
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Jan 4th 2021, 6:02 PM
# factcheck
FactCheck: No, George Nkencho was not a convicted criminal out on bail for attacking his girlfriend
A claim on social media says that George Nkencho had 32 convictions, but this is false.
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Jan 4th 2021, 5:51 PM
# Clonee
Dozens protest in Dublin after shooting of George Nkencho
Protesters gathered outside Pearse St Garda station and chanted ‘no justice, no peace’.
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Jan 1st 2021, 7:21 PM
# Gardaí
Crowds gather outside Dublin garda station over George Nkencho fatal shooting
The 27-year-old was shot dead by gardaí yesterday afternoon.
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Dec 31st 2020, 3:03 PM
# gsoc
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”.
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Dec 31st 2020, 9:58 AM