Family seeks answers after Oladeji Omishore died following police use of a stun gun before falling from Chelsea Bridge in 2022.
Family seeks answers after Oladeji Omishore died following police use of a stun gun before falling from Chelsea Bridge in 2022.
Family Welcomes Inquest for Man Stunned by Police Before Bridge Fall
Oladeji Omishore, 41, was tasered three times by the police. He then fell into the River Thames in June 2022.
Police first said he had a screwdriver. Later, it was clarified that he was holding a cigarette lighter. This was confirmed by investigators.
Now, an inquest has begun. It will examine his death’s circumstances over two years later.
The family made a statement, saying his life was cut short. They described their indescribable pain and hope it wasn’t in vain.
His death left a big void. They feel his potential was unrealized, and they hope this highlights policing issues. They stated no one should endure this.
Oladeji Omishore, 41, was tasered three times by the police. He then fell into the River Thames in June 2022.
Police first said he had a screwdriver. Later, it was clarified that he was holding a cigarette lighter. This was confirmed by investigators.
Now, an inquest has begun. It will examine his death’s circumstances over two years later.
The family made a statement, saying his life was cut short. They described their indescribable pain and hope it wasn’t in vain.
His death left a big void. They feel his potential was unrealized, and they hope this highlights policing issues. They stated no one should endure this.