George Nkencho
George Nkencho was a victim of a tragic incident that has resonated within the community, serving as a poignant backdrop in FeliSpeaks's 'Octopus Children' which reflects on issues of racism and violence.
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George Nkencho died after being shot multiple times by gardaí outside his west Dublin home in December 2020.
Jury returns narrative verdict – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-30
George Nkencho died after being shot multiple times by gardaí outside his west Dublin home in December 2020.
Jury told it cannot apportion any blame for death in verdict – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-30
George Nkencho was involved in a fatal shooting incident with gardaí.
George Nkencho’s brother says two gardaí visited in weeks leading to fatal shooting – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-16
George Nkencho was fatally shot by armed officers after being reported to have severe mental health issues.
Gardaí told of George Nkencho’s ‘severe mental health issues’ minutes before death – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-15
George Nkencho was shot dead in the front garden of his family home by members of the Garda Armed Support Unit.
Eyewitness tells George Nkencho inquest of ‘serious concerns’ for safety of gardaí – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-14
George Nkencho was involved in an unprovoked assault on a store assistant manager before being shot dead by police.
Shop worker recalls ‘terrifying’ encounter over ‘unprovoked assault’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-13
George Nkencho was fatally shot by an ASU member after a dispute while he was armed with a kitchen knife.
‘Nobody can tell you when to pull the trigger or not’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-04
George Nkencho is referenced as a victim of a racist attack in the play.
FeliSpeaks tells their coming of age story in unexpected ways in Octopus Children, at Dublin Fringe – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-08
