Criminal investigation launched into fatal shooting of George Nkencho

Members of the African community in Cork held a drive-by protest outside Anglesea Street Garda  Station for George Nkencho on Thursday. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission has formally launched a criminal investigation into the fatal shooting by an armed garda of George Nkencho in west Dublin last week.

The decision is part of a procedural process within Gsoc and follows an initial examination of the incident and a decision that a full investigation into “potential” criminal offences is required.