A jury has returned a narrative verdict in the inquest of George Nkencho. Mr Nkencho, aged 27, the eldest of five siblings, died after being shot by gardaí outside his home. Dr Cullinane had earlier told the jury there were two verdicts available to them, death by misadventure or the narrative verdict. Gardaí told the inquest of their interactions with Mr Nkencho as he walked home, and told the inquest how he had waved a knife towards them and that they feared for their lives. The Garda who shot Mr Nkencho, referred to as Garda A at the inquest, said they believed they would be killed if they did not use lethal force.

Source: Irish Examiner January 30, 2026 20:04 UTC