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On 5 September 2022, '''Chris Kaba''', a 24-year-old rapper and member of [[67 (rap group)|67]], was shot dead by police in [[Streatham Hill]], London, England. The car he was driving, an Audi Q8, was believed by police to have been linked to a "firearms incident" the day before. On the day of the shooting, the Audi was followed by an unmarked police car until it was met by a police road block. Armed police who had been in a marked car approached on foot, with one of these armed officers firing a single round at Kaba through the car windscreen. He was taken to hospital but died of his injuries the following day. The [[Independent Office for Police Conduct]] (IOPC) then began an investigation into the shooting.
On 5 September 2022, '''Chris Kaba''', a 24-year-old rapper and member of [[67 (rap group)|67]], was shot dead by police in [[Streatham Hill]], London, England. The car he was driving, an Audi Q8, was believed by police to have been linked to a "firearms incident" the day before. On the day of the shooting, the Audi was followed by an unmarked police car until it was met by a police road block. Armed police who had been in a marked car approached on foot, when Kaba tried to ram his car into police, one of the armed officers defended themselves by firing a single round at Kaba through the car windscreen. He was taken to hospital but died of his injuries the following day. The [[Independent Office for Police Conduct]] (IOPC) then began an investigation into the shooting.


In September 2023, the [[Crown Prosecution Service]] authorised the charging of a police officer with the murder of Chris Kaba.
In September 2023, the [[Crown Prosecution Service]] authorised the charging of a police officer with the murder of Chris Kaba.

Revision as of 07:25, 24 September 2023

On 5 September 2022, Chris Kaba, a 24-year-old rapper and member of 67, was shot dead by police in Streatham Hill, London, England. The car he was driving, an Audi Q8, was believed by police to have been linked to a "firearms incident" the day before. On the day of the shooting, the Audi was followed by an unmarked police car until it was met by a police road block. Armed police who had been in a marked car approached on foot, when Kaba tried to ram his car into police, one of the armed officers defended themselves by firing a single round at Kaba through the car windscreen. He was taken to hospital but died of his injuries the following day. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) then began an investigation into the shooting.

In September 2023, the Crown Prosecution Service authorised the charging of a police officer with the murder of Chris Kaba.

Background

Kaba had been charged in 2018 with possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence,[1] in relation to an incident on 30 December 2017.[2] He was found guilty at Snaresbrook Crown Court in January 2019, and sentenced to four years in a Young Offenders Institute.[2] He was released in 2021.[2] In April 2022, he was handed a 28-day domestic violence protection order in relation to his partner.[3]

Kaba was a member of 67, a Brixton Hill-based drill rap group.[3] He was known by his stagename was Madix or Mad Itch.[4] He had an apprenticeship to become an architect.[3]

Shooting

Kaba was driving an Audi Q8, not registered to him, which was followed by an unmarked police car occupied by armed officers.[5] The Audi was believed by police to have been linked to a "firearms incident" the day before through automatic number-plate recognition.[5] The police car following did not activate their lights or sirens.[5]

At around 10.07pm, Kaba made a left turn from New Park Road onto Kirkstall Gardens.[5] A marked armed response vehicle was waiting on this road.[5] Police vehicles were said by witnesses to have boxed the car in, and witnesses claimed that Kaba ignored repeated orders to get out of the vehicle, and was trying to ram the Audi through the roadblock.[6] Armed officers exited their vehicles then approached the Audi on foot.[5] According to the IOPC, a police officer fired a single round at Kaba through the car's windscreen, striking him.[5][6] He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he died of his injuries just after 12:00 am the following day.[7]

According to the IOPC, "no non-police firearms were found" either in the car or at the scene. Kaba's family called for a "homicide investigation" into his death and for information about whether any weapons were found.[8]

Reaction

Members of his family said that he would not have been shot dead if he were not black. Kaba's cousin said "I've put it out there he wasn't perfect… but regardless of that nobody deserves to be killed by the police unless there is an imminent or direct threat to the public."[8] Charity group Inquest released a statement which read "dad-to-be Chris’ loved ones said they are worried his life was cut short due to his skin colour."[9] In response to the shooting, a small crowd of about 40 protestors gathered outside Brixton police station on 8 September 2022, demanding justice for Kaba's death.[10] Further protests took place outside New Scotland Yard in which over 300 people, including former Leader of the Opposition Jeremy Corbyn, attended.[11][12] Sarah-Jane Mee mistook the protest for the gathering of people marking the death of the Queen; Sky News later issued an apology regarding this.[13]

On 21 September the family of the deceased viewed the police body-worn camera footage of the incident. Afterwards, Kaba's cousin said that they now want justice, but would be taking a step back from campaigning.[14]

Prosecution

On 20 September 2023, the Crown Prosecution Service announced that it had authorised the charging of a Met officer with murder in relation to the death.[15] The police officer, "NX121", appeared before Westminster Magistrates' Court on the morning of 21 September, and then at the Old Bailey in the afternoon of the same day.[16][17] He was granted bail with the conditions that he "lives at a named address, surrenders his passport and does not apply for international travel documents".[18] A plea and trial preparation hearing will take place on 1 December 2023; a preliminary date for the trial to begin has been set for 9 September 2024.[16]

References

  1. ^ "Man, 19, charged with Canning Town shooting". Newham Recorder. 13 February 2018. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Evans, Martin (8 September 2022). "Drill rapper shot dead by police had been jailed for firearms offence". The Telegraph. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  3. ^ a b c France, Anthony; Kirk, Tristan (24 September 2022). "Chris Kaba: Inside story of shooting that shocked London". Evening Standard. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  4. ^ "Chris Kaba: Met Police acknowledges 'lasting impact' of fatal shooting". BBC News. 7 September 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g "Statement read out at opening of inquest into the death of Chris Kaba | Independent Office for Police Conduct". 4 October 2022.
  6. ^ a b Evans, Martin; Perkins, Liz (7 September 2022). "Police shoot dead drill rapper Chris Kaba after car chase in south London". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 8 September 2022.
  7. ^ McCann, Sarah (7 September 2022). "Chris Kaba: who was 67 rapper Madix shot dead by police in Streatham Hill?". NationalWorld. Retrieved 8 September 2022.
  8. ^ a b "Chris Kaba: No firearm found at scene of fatal police shooting". BBC News. 7 September 2022. Retrieved 8 September 2022.
  9. ^ "Streatham police shooting: Family of Chris Kaba demand criminal investigation". Inquest. 7 September 2022. Retrieved 8 September 2022.
  10. ^ "Protesters call for 'justice' for Chris Kaba outside London police station". 8 September 2022.
  11. ^ Keogh, Glen. "Chris Kaba shooting: Jeremy Corbyn joins protest against 'inherently racist' police".
  12. ^ "'Chris Kaba. Say his name!' Hundreds protest after black man is shot dead by police".
  13. ^ "Sky News apologises for report mistaking protest for royal crowds". TheGuardian.com. 11 September 2022.
  14. ^ "Chris Kaba family views police body-cam footage". BBC News. 21 September 2022.
  15. ^ Warren, Jess (20 September 2023). "Chris Kaba: Met Police officer to be charged with murder". BBC News. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  16. ^ a b "Chris Kaba: Met Police officer charged with murder granted bail". BBC News. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  17. ^ "Met officer appears in court charged with murder of Chris Kaba". Mynewsdesk. Metropolitan Police. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  18. ^ "Met Police officer charged Chris Kaba murder released on bail". ITV News. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
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