Chris Kaba: Last News

a homicide investigation was launched by the Independent Office For Police Conduct (IOPC).“Our investigation team is continuing to gather and review a large amount of evidence, however as this is now a criminal investigation, we are limited in what further information we can provide,” the statement from the IOPC said.“The launch of a criminal investigation does not mean that criminal charges will necessarily follow.Now, CPS special crime division head, Rosemary Ainslie, revealed: “Following a thorough review of the evidence provided by the IOPC, the CPS has authorised a charge of murder against a Metropolitan police officer following the death of Chris Kaba.“The CPS reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against the officer are active and that he has the right to a fair trial.”Kaba’s family joined protestors who took to the streets of London to demand justice.

into the death of rapper Chris Kaba has been launched by the Independent Office For Police Conduct (IOPC).Kaba, 24, who was also known as “Mad Itch” in the London drill group 67, was fatally wounded by a single shot fired by a Met Police officer on September 5 at around 10pm in a residential street in Streatham, London.A statement released by the IOPC reads [via the Evening Standard]: “Following our review of the evidence gathered so far, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has launched a homicide investigation into Mr Kaba’s death.”Two police cars followed Kaba down Kirkstall Gardens before one round was fired from a police weapon.The IOPC continued in its statement that Kaba died after a single shot was fired through the driver’s side of the windscreen of the car by an officer from a specialist firearms command. The Met officer in question has been suspended from duty.No family should have to go through the pain Chris Kaba’s family have suffered following his killing last week.My thoughts are with them as they fight for justice and accountability for his death.

The firearms officer who fatally shot Chris Kaba in south London a week ago has been suspended from duty over the incident, according to the Metropolitan Police.

The police officer who fatally shot a man in south London a week ago has been suspended from duty.

Sky News presenter Sarah-Jane Mee, 44, has come under fire after she mistook a Chris Kaba march in Trafalgar Square for royal crowds marking the death of the Queen.Sarah has taken to Twitter to personally apologise for her major reporting error, with Sky News also commenting on the incident.Sarah took to Twitter yesterday to apologise for her rooky live error earlier in the day.She wrote in view of her 196,000 Twitter followers: "I made a mistake on air, I wrongly identified crowds in Trafalgar Sq as some of the 1000s heading to Palace when at that moment it was people turning out for Chris Kaba."I’d like to personally apologise to those involved.

Stormzy put in an appearance at the Chris Kaba march on Saturday to show solidarity.The musician, 29, was one of thousands of protestors taking to the streets in London, demanding justice following the death of 24-year-old Kaba earlier this week.Kaba was fatally shot by a Metropolitan Police officer after a single bullet was fired during an attempted arrest in south London.Soon after the tragic incident, an investigation started with a spokesperson for the Met Police confirming a homicide probe had been launched, an offence which covers both murder and manslaughter.Kaba’s family were left ‘devastated’ after his death and an outpouring of anger in his community followed. His family believes he may still have been alive had he have been white.Subsequently, they organised a march to take place on Saturday, with crowds heading to Scotland Yard on September 10, beginning at Parliament Square at 12pm.To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoIn a video shared to Twitter, Vossi Bop hitmaker Stormzy was giving a speech to the group, with hundreds gathered around the platform he was standing on, listening intently.‘I was very hesitant to come up here because I know, a lot of the time, even with my name, they try and turn it into this other thing and use my name to try and make it about me, but it’s nothing about me,’ he began, speaking into a microphone.‘It’s about us, it’s about the family, it’s about everyone grieving.

Stormzy addressed the crowd at a London march protesting the killing of Chris Kaba today (September 10), urging them to “keep going”.Kaba, 24, was shot dead by a Metropolitan Police officer on Monday (September 5) after the car he was in was flagged by an automatic number plate as potentially being linked to a firearms offence.A police chase followed, and armed police surrounded the vehicle in a narrow street. Kaba was killed by a single gunshot wound, although a search later revealed he was not armed.

READ NEXT: BBC suffers awkward 'vagina' subtitle blunder during King Charles coverageThe newsreader stated that the people on the march were mourning the death of the late Monarch while "sharing stories" and "making friends along the way" - but viewers were quick to pick up on the blunder.Journalist Nadine White shared the video of Sky News' coverage and penned a tweet calling for the channel to "apologise".She wrote: "@SkyNews reported that the Justice for #ChrisKaba march in central London today was a tribute walk in memory of the Queen/to support Charles. "Chris Kaba, a 24 y/o Black man, was fatally shot by the Met Police on Monday. Sky should retract and apologise."Daily Star have contacted Sky News' press office for comment, but at the time of publishing they haven't responded.Other people have also flocked to Twitter in complete disbelief over what they were watching when the channel broadcast the aerial shots at around 2:10pm."I am lost for words.

No gun was found in the car of a man who was fatally shot by armed officers following a chase in south London, according to a police watchdog.