Death of Mark Duggan facts for kids
Duggan in 2011
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| Date | 4 August 2011 |
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| Time | 18:15 BST |
| Location | Tottenham Hale, London, England, United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 51°35′17″N 0°03′32″W / 51.587944°N 0.058861°W |
| Participants | Metropolitan Police Service, Mark Duggan |
| Deaths | 1 (Duggan) |
| Non-fatal injuries | 1 (police officer) |
| Inquiries | Independent Police Complaints Commission |
| Inquest | 16 September 2013 – 8 January 2014 |
| Coroner | Keith Cutler |
| Verdict | Lawful killing |
Mark Duggan, a 29-year-old man from Tottenham, north London, was shot by a Metropolitan Police officer. This happened on August 4, 2011. Police were trying to arrest Duggan. They believed he was carrying a handgun. They also thought he might be planning an attack. Duggan died at the scene.
His death led to the 2011 England riots. These riots started on August 6, 2011. They lasted until August 11, 2011. Five people died during the riots.
On January 31, 2013, Kevin Hutchinson-Foster was found guilty of giving Duggan a gun. He was sent to prison.
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The Investigation into Mark Duggan's Death
An inquest into Duggan's death started on September 16, 2013. An inquest is a legal investigation. It aims to find out how someone died. It does not decide if someone is guilty of a crime.
On January 8, 2014, a jury made a decision. They decided that Duggan's death was a lawful killing. This means the police officer acted within the law. The officer told the jury he believed Duggan was holding a gun. He thought Duggan was going to shoot it.
However, a witness known as Witness B said something different. He said Duggan was not holding a gun. He claimed Duggan was holding a mobile phone. A gun was found in a sock 10–14 feet away. This gun and sock did not have Duggan's DNA on them. Duggan's family were very upset by the jury's decision.
Public Reaction and Media Coverage
On January 11, 2014, a vigil was held for Duggan. This took place outside Tottenham police station. Hundreds of protesters attended the vigil.
Duggan's death quickly became a major news story. On September 8, 2011, The Guardian newspaper published an article. It was written by Martin Samuda, a friend of Duggan. Duggan's brother, Shaun Hall, also wrote an article for The Guardian. In September 2013, he wrote that Duggan's family no longer trusted the police.
Funeral
Mark Duggan's funeral took place on September 9, 2011. Thousands of people attended to pay their respects.
Images for kids
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Ferry Lane, Tottenham Hale, where the shooting happened.
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The remains of the House of Reeves furniture store in Croydon. It was destroyed during the 2011 England riots.
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Protesters holding a Mark Duggan banner on October 26, 2013.
