The 27-year-old was shot dead by gardai in west Dublin on December 30th.
A rally will be held outside the opening of the inquest today into the death of George Nkencho.
He was shot dead outside his house in west Dublin by gardai on December 30th, after they responded to an alleged assault in a supermarket.
He had been suffering from mental health issues.
The protest to support George's family will get underway at 10 o'clock this morning.
Former Solidarity TD Ruth Coppinger says it's important to find out the circumstances that led to his death:
Inquest opens into death of George Nkencho killed in garda shooting https://t.co/OdTSWgAGVx
— Irish Independent (@Independent_ie) June 20, 2021
Ruth Coppinger says a new forum's being set up in west Dublin to improve relations between gardai and the community:
On Monday afternoon, the inquest was opened and adjourned at the Dublin Coroner’s Court.
Around 30 protestors gathered outside the coroner’s court as the inquest opened.
#WATCH The inquest into the death of George Nkencho has opened in #Dublin, with a demonstration in support of his family taking place outside @Nicole_gernon #VMNews reports: pic.twitter.com/BSpTQRBNoP
— Virgin Media News (@VirginMediaNews) June 21, 2021
Speaking outside the inquest, George’s sister Grateful Nkencho said the family have many unanswered questions.
Speaking outside the inquest, family friend Olubukola Ashaolu Shopeju said they’ve many questions.
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