Why was Menezes' death controversial?
Mistaken identity
Media coverage
Civil rights
Political reasons
Answer
Menezes' death sparked controversy due to a case of mistaken identity. On July 22, 2005, he was shot dead by London Metropolitan Police officers while traveling on the Underground. The police suspected Menezes of being involved in the failed July 21 bombings. However, it later emerged that he was an innocent Brazilian electrician with no ties to terrorism.
Tragedy Unfolded: The Jean Charles de Menezes Shooting - A Test of Your Knowledge
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