[arista]

[The family of a man believed to be the
first black person shot dead by Irish police
have called for calm and unity,
but they've told Sky News they
don't believe race was the main factor.

The family also said they've been subjected to racial abuse
which Irish police are investigating.
George Nkencho, 27, was shot dead
by Gardai at his home in Clonee, west Dublin,
on 30 December 2020,
leading to two weeks of angry protests.]


[On the day of his death, he had been
involved in an incident at a Spar shop
in nearby Hartstown,
during which he assaulted an
employee and produced a knife.
Unarmed Gardai responded,
and followed Mr Nkencho from a distance
as he walked home, refusing to drop the knife.]



[At the family home, he was confronted
by the Armed Support Unit.
Gardai say Tasers and pepper spray
were deployed, but failed to
restrain Mr Nkencho.
Smartphone footage appears to
show Mr Nkencho lunge at armed Gardai,
as at least five shots are heard.
Family members say post-mortem results
given to them show that he was shot six times.]

https://news.sky.com/story/george-nk...tests-12202499


Maybe Suspend the Cops that Shot him
would help.