Met Officer Revealed After 20 Years, Defends Action in Jean Charles de Menezes Shooting

The officer, known as C12, believed de Menezes was a suicide bomber during the 2005 London terror alert.

Jean Charles de Menezes, a Brazilian electrician, was mistakenly identified as a terrorist and shot by police at Stockwell station in 2005.
The incident occurred during heightened security following the 7/7 bombings and a subsequent failed attack on London's transport system.
Officer C12, who recently revealed his identity, expressed he was convinced de Menezes posed an immediate threat, leading to the fatal shooting.
The shooting led to significant controversy, with the Metropolitan Police fined for public endangerment but no individual officers were charged.
A new documentary features C12's account, highlighting the emotional and professional impact of the incident on his life.