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A criminal investigation is under way after the police watchdog said it would investigate the shooting of an unarmed black man as a homicide.

Chris Kaba, 24, died after a police pursuit of a car ended in Streatham Hill, south London, on Monday night.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said the development "does not mean that criminal charges will necessarily follow".

Mr Kaba's family has welcomed the decision.

They called on the IOPC "to use all of its powers to make this an effective criminal investigation so the police are held to account".

"The Kaba family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported the family in its call for this criminal investigation," they added.

The family had been calling for "a homicide investigation into the death from the outset" having previously accused the Met Police of being "totally racist".

The Met Police says it is fully co-operating with the IOPC and that its "thoughts and sympathies remain with Mr Kaba's friends and family".

Mr Kaba died after a single gunshot was fired at about 22:00 BST by a specialist firearms officer, who is no longer on operational duties, Scotland Yard says.

The IOPC said that although the officer is under criminal investigation and his conduct is also being investigated "it doesn't necessarily mean that they will end up facing criminal charges or a misconduct hearing".

An Automatic Number Plate Recognition camera indicated the vehicle driven by Mr Kaba, which was not registered to him, was linked to a firearms incident in the previous days, the IOPC said.

The Audi was hemmed in by two police cars in the narrow residential street of Kirkstall Gardens.

The IOPC said CPR was immediately given by officers and support requested from the ambulance service, but Mr Kaba later died in hospital.

Mr Kaba, who was due to become a father, was a rapper known as Madix or Mad Itch and was part of the MOBO-nominated drill group 67.

His mother, Helen Nkama, speaking through tears, told the BBC on Wednesday: "My heart is broken. I am speechless."

In a statement before Friday's announcement, the family added: "We are devastated; we need answers and we need accountability.

"We are worried that if Chris had not been black, he would have been arrested on Monday evening and not had his life cut short."

The Met's Assistant Commissioner Amanda Pearson said she "absolutely understands that this shooting is a matter of grave concern, particularly for our black communities".

She said: "I also know what a difficult and often dangerous job firearms officers in particular do every day to try to protect the public.

"They understand and expect that on the very rare occasions they discharge their weapons they will face intense scrutiny. I don't underestimate the impact on them of this development."

London's mayor, Sadiq Khan, said he would "continue to push" for unanswered questions to be answered.

A post-mortem examination, which will determine a provisional cause of death, is due to take place.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-62854660

The family of Chris Kaba who died after being shot by an officer from The Metropolitan Police on Monday night are calling for peace today as they call for justice.

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Look how they made the whole thing about black..the usual victim card..why do blacks always think everyone hates or is after their life..?

Look at his offence and why he got shot(which is very wrong of not self defence)..are we also gonna skip the fact that his vehicle was linked to firearm? vehicle not registered..why the f**k was he running from the cops?you had no weapon and you took them on a pursuit?..of course he had none on him..
So we have to wait till they conclude their investigation before we jump into emotional conclusion..

No more lapping!

Why was he being chased by the Met cops?

And why do Black people always pull up the racial card?

Ok


Rip

MufasaLion:
Why was he being chased by the Met cops?

And why do Black people always pull up the racial card?

It's part of their emotional bullshit nonsense.. so sick.. blacks feel they are being hunted or something...I don't get it but it's sick..

Very sad

UK police don't normally carry guns.
Those that do are only called on special occassions.
So the so-called investigation will turn up nothing.

FERNANDEZISBACK:

It's part of their emotional bullshit nonsense.. so sick.. blacks feel they are being hunted or something...I don't get it but it's sick..

Dividens of Slavery and their pet projects called missionaries.

Police always fuxkin with a nigga cuz I’m black, dawg.




Middle finger fuxk12 always on my block

The death from which you flee

Tinubu contesting for presidency simply means Nigeria is going backwards, not forward. Make una pity 4 diz kontri kwanu. Haba!

hopefully when investigations are concluded,the story would make more sense.,,but it will be advisable not to play the racial card here,,why was he on a car race with the police in the first place.?

Realists:


Dividens of Slavery and their pet projects called missionaries.

Of course they always wail..

MufasaLion:
Why was he being chased by the Met cops?

And why do Black people always pull up the racial card?

That’s the only language they I understand. It’ll be prioritized now.

If the incident had took place in Igbo land, OyigboUpdate and his unity begging goons would've tagged him IPOB and celebrate his killing..

So sad, I know how the mum feels right now because today a woman was telling how she lost her son in final year studying medicine a few years ago through sickness and that was how she started having high BP


Blacks please don't do crime in the white mans country

The EVIL spirit of 9ja SARS Don transferred their Evil there

FERNANDEZISBACK:

It's part of their emotional bullshit nonsense.. so sick.. blacks feel they are being hunted or something...I don't get it but it's sick..

Howdy?

It's crazy! I mean, they are quick to play the victim always. I really need to know what transpired. The family shouldn't think everyone is unnecessarily emotional with things.

FERNANDEZISBACK:
Look how they made the whole thing about black..the usual victim card..why do blacks always think everyone hates or is after their life..?

Look at his offence and why he got shot(which is very wrong of not self defence)..are we also gonna skip the fact that his vehicle was linked to firearm? vehicle not registered..why the f**k was he running from the cops?you had no weapon and you took them on a pursuit?..of course he had none on him..
So we have to wait till they conclude their investigation before we jump into emotional conclusion..

No weapon fired or found on him but still got shot. Whether driving under influence or stolen a car he shouldn't have been shot,when already hemmed between two police cars

What a waste

Chai

So, Elizabethans commit crime like this?

MufasaLion:
Why was he being chased by the Met cops?

And why do Black people always pull up the racial card?

What other card do you want them to pull up? If you have the card, use it. Whites or greens would do same. It's human nature

FERNANDEZISBACK:
Look how they made the whole thing about black..the usual victim card..why do blacks always think everyone hates or is after their life..?

Look at his offence and why he got shot(which is very wrong of not self defence)..are we also gonna skip the fact that his vehicle was linked to firearm? vehicle not registered..why the f**k was he running from the cops?you had no weapon and you took them on a pursuit?..of course he had none on him..
So we have to wait till they conclude their investigation before we jump into emotional conclusion..

fuxkin shut up man
Pussios mandem

What if the shooter wey be Cop na Black wetin dem go talk...

RIP young blood..I think this forum need total cleansing, alot of ignoramus are just everywhere..do u people who are criticising the victim family understand the rule of engagement between armed officers and criminals? it is only when it's established that the victim has a firearm and refuse to throw it away with intention of using it against the officers he could be shot to preserve the lives of police officers..remember before he could even be shot ,he most be warned seriously to let go of his firearm..but in this case he posed no threat to officers and he was shot dead,there's no way this could have happened to a white man..so u guys defending this nonsense is a slave of the western world .continue to worship them until it becomes your turn to be shot and no one will call for justice on your behalf...

Ok

FERNANDEZISBACK:
Look how they made the whole thing about black..the usual victim card..why do blacks always think everyone hates or is after their life..?

Look at his offence and why he got shot(which is very wrong of not self defence)..are we also gonna skip the fact that his vehicle was linked to firearm? vehicle not registered..why the f**k was he running from the cops?you had no weapon and you took them on a pursuit?..of course he had none on him..
So we have to wait till they conclude their investigation before we jump into emotional conclusion..

Yes we should wait for the conclusion of the investigation. However, at the bolded, its a no brainer that black people have suffered the most from police brutality.

davidmoyes:

That’s the only language they I understand. It’ll be prioritized now.

Prioritized? So it wouldn't be until you guys pull up your racial bullshit?

Don't forget that Met cops will investigate the case with a holistic approach. U.K. is not Nigeria!