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Groups of protesters could be seen marching through a busy Irish shopping center on Thursday in the wake of George Nkencho’s death.
Crowds could be seen marching through Dublin’s Blanchardstown shopping center with protest signs as shoppers and staff watched.
Another demonstration also took place in front of the Blanchardstown Garda station as people demanded justice after Nkencho’s death.
The protests follow the death of 27-year-old George Nkencho, who was shot by Gardai after a clash on Manorfields Drive in Clonee this week.
Images of the tragic incident have been circulating on social media for the past two days.
Gardai had previously responded to reports of a man wielding a knife at a nearby Spar supermarket and post office in Hartstown, where a store worker is believed to have sustained a broken nose.
Unarmed Gardai ran to the spot where the suspect threatened the public and officers before at least 12 chased him down.
The armed Gardai were also threatened with the knife and attempted to apply non-lethal force to subdue the man, including a taser pistol and pepper spray, but to no avail.
Gardai repeatedly ordered the man to drop the knife before using force.
Sources say up to five shots were fired at the man, hitting at least three times.
On Thursday, George’s sister, Gloria, pleaded with the public not to share images of the shooting online.
In a statement, he wrote: “Thank you all for your condolences and prayers. My brothers and I have witnessed the most traumatic experience of our lives when our brother was shot in front of us.
“George suffered from a serious mental illness and those who knew him know what kind of person he was. He was not a bully or a criminal.
“My family appreciates everything that everyone is doing.
“I kindly ask you not to share the video of the shooting. It’s not something I want to remember. “
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