Posts Tagged ‘ oregon ’

Andrew Hanlon Inquest Verdict

Mar 19th, 2009 | By Bock | Category: Crime, Policing

Andrew Hanlon, a young Dubliner, was murdered in June last year in Silverton, Oregon, by policeman Tony Gonzalez.  The cop, acting together with one or more civilians, hunted the terrified, unarmed boy through the streets before shooting him dead.
Andrew was shot four times, and each shot was capable of killing him.
Gonzalez did not commit [...]



Andrew Hanlon. Gunned Down By An American Cop

Jul 3rd, 2008 | By Bock | Category: Policing, Scandal

This is the Irish kid an Oregon cop riddled with bullets.  His name was Andrew Hanlon, and he was a 20-year-old artist.  He was also psychologically vulnerable and had overstayed his visa in the US.
Twenty years of age.  Dear God, I can see my own young fella in his eyes.    Imagine the heartbreak if [...]