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When did the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes occur?

  • 14 July 2005

  • 22 July 2005

  • 7 July 2005

  • 12 December 2008

Answer

On July 22, 2005, an innocent Brazilian electrician named Jean Charles de Menezes was tragically mistaken for a terrorist and fatally shot by the Metropolitan Police in London. The incident occurred at Stockwell Tube Station during a highly-charged period following the 7/7 bombings in the city. Menezes' death sparked significant public outcry and raised concerns about the police's use of excessive force and racial profiling.
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