07-05-2013, 07:09 AM
Police had no lawful justification for shooting dead a 24 year old man in north London eight years ago, an enquiry has found.
Azelle Rodney was shot six times in Edgware after the car he was in was stopped by Met police officers in 2005.
One officer, known only be their call sign E7, who said he opened fire because he believed Mr Rodney was reaching for a gun could now face criminal charges. No firearms or weapons were found in the car Rodney was travelling in.
Mr Rodneys mother, Susan Alexander, has demanded an apology from the Met.
Azelle Rodney was shot six times in Edgware after the car he was in was stopped by Met police officers in 2005.
One officer, known only be their call sign E7, who said he opened fire because he believed Mr Rodney was reaching for a gun could now face criminal charges. No firearms or weapons were found in the car Rodney was travelling in.
Mr Rodneys mother, Susan Alexander, has demanded an apology from the Met.
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