Relatives of man shot dead by police ‘concerned’ by watchdog resignations
1 year, 9 months ago

Relatives of man shot dead by police ‘concerned’ by watchdog resignations

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Relatives of a man who was shot dead by police have said it is “unsettling” and they are “concerned” by the resignations of two senior officials from the watchdog which is investigating what happened. “We find this unsettling and are concerned that it does not affect the nature of the IOPC decisions or their timing – we have already waited too long to know if the IOPC is seeking advice on criminal charges from the CPS.” Sal Naseem’s departure from the IOPC will have no impact on the progress of this investigation IOPC spokesman IOPC director general Mr Lockwood stepped down in December as he was the subject of a police probe into an historic allegation. An IOPC spokesman said: “Sal Naseem’s departure from the IOPC will have no impact on the progress of this investigation. “The decision maker role for this matter has been reallocated to our director of operations, Amanda Rowe.” An inquest at Inner South London Coroner’s Court in October heard that Mr Kaba was followed by an unmarked police car with no lights or sirens turned on in the minutes before the shooting.

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Armed police shoot 39-year-old knifeman dead after five-hour stand-off on Christmas Eve
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Armed police shoot 39-year-old knifeman dead after five-hour stand-off on Christmas Eve

Daily Mail  

Police shot a knifeman dead after a five-hour standoff on Christmas Eve. A 39-year-old man was shot dead by armed police in Redditch, Worcestershire, West Mercia Police said. West Mercia Police have made an immediate referral to the Independent Office of Police Conduct after a man was shot by armed police in Redditch, Worcestershire, yesterday evening. A 39-year-old man was …

Met chief hits out at social media speculation around Chris Kaba shooting as 67 gang linked to 11 gun attacks
2 months ago

Met chief hits out at social media speculation around Chris Kaba shooting as 67 gang linked to 11 gun attacks

The Independent  

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BBC criticised for screening Chris Kaba documentary while bounty remains on officer’s head
2 months ago

BBC criticised for screening Chris Kaba documentary while bounty remains on officer’s head

The Telegraph  

The BBC has come under fire for screening a documentary about Chris Kaba a fortnight after it was revealed that a bounty remained on the head of the police officer who shot him dead. Kaba, a 24-year-old gangster, was killed by Sgt Martyn Blake, a Met firearms specialist, after trying to ram his way out of a police roadblock in …

Man is killed in gunbattle after shooting a police sergeant in California
2 months, 1 week ago

Man is killed in gunbattle after shooting a police sergeant in California

The Independent  

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Firearms officers' identities will be kept secret during trials to stop others being forced into hiding: Home Secretary unveils new proposals after cop who shot Chris Kaba fled home with £10k bounty o
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Firearms officers' identities will be kept secret during trials to stop others being forced into hiding: Home Secretary unveils new proposals after cop who shot Chris Kaba fled home with £10k bounty o

Daily Mail  

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced firearms officers will have their identities kept secret during criminal trials involving police shootings after an armed sergeant was found not guilty of murdering Chris Kaba. Chris Kaba was shot through the windscreen of a car in South London on September 5, 2022 - armed police officer Martyn Blake was charged with his murder …

Chris Kaba’s death was an avoidable tragedy for his family – and the police
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Chris Kaba’s death was an avoidable tragedy for his family – and the police

The Independent  

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Questions mount for CPS over Chris Kaba case as Met Police boss warns crushing 'good officers' makes the streets less safe: Anger on all sides as jurors take just three hours to find hero marksman who
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Questions mount for CPS over Chris Kaba case as Met Police boss warns crushing 'good officers' makes the streets less safe: Anger on all sides as jurors take just three hours to find hero marksman who

Daily Mail  

The head of Britain's biggest police force warned yesterday that crushing 'good officers' makes the streets less safe after a police marksman was cleared of murder. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley said the 'system holding police to account is broken' after firearms officer Martyn Blake was put on trial for murder because he shot motorist Chris Kaba The footage shows …

Police driver relives ‘dramatic’ moments before Chris Kaba was shot by Met firearms officer, court hears
3 months ago

Police driver relives ‘dramatic’ moments before Chris Kaba was shot by Met firearms officer, court hears

The Independent  

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Met Police firearms officer’s account of Chris Kaba shooting ‘false’ and ‘exaggerated’, jury told
3 months ago

Met Police firearms officer’s account of Chris Kaba shooting ‘false’ and ‘exaggerated’, jury told

The Independent  

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Police officer who shot and killed Chris Kaba ‘had genuine fear for his life’
3 months ago

Police officer who shot and killed Chris Kaba ‘had genuine fear for his life’

The Telegraph  

A firearms officer who shot and killed a man trying to ram through a police roadblock said he had a “genuine-held belief” that his and his colleagues’ lives were in danger, a court has heard. Bodyworn camera footage played in court, showed the moment that Kaba attempted to use the Audi to ram the police roadblock out of the way …

Man, in 30s, dies after being shot outside theatre in south London
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Man, in 30s, dies after being shot outside theatre in south London

The Independent  

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Chris Kaba: Met Police officer accused of murder over fatal shooting is named as Martyn Blake
10 months ago

Chris Kaba: Met Police officer accused of murder over fatal shooting is named as Martyn Blake

The Independent  

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Police chiefs may have to force officers to carry guns in future, chief constable warns
1 year, 1 month ago

Police chiefs may have to force officers to carry guns in future, chief constable warns

The Telegraph  

Britain could be “sleepwalking” into ordering police officers to carry guns, one of the country’s most senior officers has warned. Chief Constable Simon Chesterman said armed policing was in the most “precarious and difficult” position for years, with firearms officers increasingly questioning whether they wanted to continue volunteering for the role. “My greatest concern is that unless we can redress …

Firearms officer accused of murdering Chris Kaba can be named, judge rules
1 year, 2 months ago

Firearms officer accused of murdering Chris Kaba can be named, judge rules

The Telegraph  

The Met firearms officer accused of murdering the black rapper Chris Kaba in south London last year, can be named ahead of the trial, a judge has ruled. “As any trial will not be before the summer of 2024 I do not see that this should cause any other concerns.” Could spark backlash Following the decision to charge NX121 with …

Journalist shot dead in Philadelphia home after posting about bizarre death threat: report
1 year, 3 months ago

Journalist shot dead in Philadelphia home after posting about bizarre death threat: report

Raw Story  

A Philadelphia journalist was found shot multiple times in his home early Monday after 911 calls reported gunshots and screams, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. Police say someone entered Kruger's home and shot him at the base of the stairs, before fleeing. “We just don’t know yet.” Kruger had posted on Facebook about two weeks ago that someone came to his …

Chris Kaba: Police officer ‘who shot unarmed Black man dead’ charged with murder
1 year, 3 months ago

Chris Kaba: Police officer ‘who shot unarmed Black man dead’ charged with murder

The Independent  

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Metropolitan Police officer who shot dead Chris Kaba in London will be charged with murder, prosecutors say
1 year, 3 months ago

Metropolitan Police officer who shot dead Chris Kaba in London will be charged with murder, prosecutors say

Daily Mail  

The police officer who shot an unarmed black man in south London last year has been charged with murder, the Crown Prosecution Service said. Chris Kaba, 24, died after being shot by a Metropolitan Police firearms officer in Kirkstall Gardens, Streatham Hill, south London, shortly after 10pm on September 5 Crowds demanding 'Justice for Chris Kaba' assembled outside of New …

Police officer who shot rapper Chris Kaba charged with murder
1 year, 3 months ago

Police officer who shot rapper Chris Kaba charged with murder

The Telegraph  

An armed Metropolitan Police officer who shot dead the black rapper Chris Kaba in south London last year has been charged with murder, the Crown Prosecution Service has said. Mr Kaba, a 24-year-old expectant father, was killed by a single bullet fired by a police marksman on Sept 5 last year. Armed officers in an unmarked police car had been …

Man shot dead at Lucknow residence of Union Minister Kaushal Kishore's son
1 year, 4 months ago

Man shot dead at Lucknow residence of Union Minister Kaushal Kishore's son

The Hindu  

A 30-year-old man was shot dead under mysterious circumstances at the house of Union Minister Kaushal Kishore's son here in the early hours of Friday, police said. Mr. Srivastava died of a gunshot injury at the residence of Vikas Kishore, the son of Kaushal Kishore, in the Thakurganj police station area. Mr. Kaushal Kishore, the Union Minister of State for …

Man dies after lying on railway lines during police chase
1 year, 6 months ago

Man dies after lying on railway lines during police chase

The Independent  

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Men in court over alleged murder plot with late Chris Kaba
1 year, 8 months ago

Men in court over alleged murder plot with late Chris Kaba

The Independent  

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Security officer shot dead by colleague at Greater Noida IT firm
2 years ago

Security officer shot dead by colleague at Greater Noida IT firm

Hindustan Times  

NOIDA: A security officer of an information technology company in Greater Noida was allegedly shot dead by his colleague at the office premises on Saturday afternoon, said Gautam Budh Nagar police. Security officer shot dead by colleague at Greater Noida IT firm According to the police, they received information from the Government Institute of Medical Sciences in Greater Noida about …

Man shot dead by police after officers attend incident in Carlisle
2 years ago

Man shot dead by police after officers attend incident in Carlisle

The Independent  

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Murder probe launched after woman and two children die in Kettering
2 years ago

Murder probe launched after woman and two children die in Kettering

The Independent  

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Murder investigation after man found stabbed outside London hospital
2 years ago

Murder investigation after man found stabbed outside London hospital

The Independent  

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Chris Kaba suspected of involvement in 'nightclub gun attack' days before he was shot dead by police
2 years, 2 months ago

Chris Kaba suspected of involvement in 'nightclub gun attack' days before he was shot dead by police

The Telegraph  

Chris Kaba, the man shot dead by police in south London in September, is suspected of being involved in a nightclub gun attack just days earlier, The Telegraph can reveal. The 24-year-old was allegedly one of a group of five men suspected of conspiring to murder a rival at a Notting Hill Carnival after-party held in east London. The victim …

Chris Kaba was not being chased by police before he was shot dead, inquest hears
2 years, 3 months ago

Chris Kaba was not being chased by police before he was shot dead, inquest hears

The Telegraph  

Chris Kaba was not being chased by armed officers when his Audi “made contact” with police cars and he was shot dead, an inquest has been told. The 24-year-old died when a Met firearms officer, identified only as NX121, opened fire on the Audi Q8 Mr Kaba was driving through south London on the evening of Monday, September 5. The …

Why are Chris Kaba’s loved ones having to fight so hard for answers from the Met Police?
2 years, 3 months ago

Why are Chris Kaba’s loved ones having to fight so hard for answers from the Met Police?

The Independent  

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Chris Kaba: Family of unarmed man shot dead by police accuse investigators of ‘lack of urgency’
2 years, 3 months ago

Chris Kaba: Family of unarmed man shot dead by police accuse investigators of ‘lack of urgency’

The Independent  

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Grief and questions after UK police kill Chris Kaba, a Black man
2 years, 3 months ago

Grief and questions after UK police kill Chris Kaba, a Black man

Al Jazeera  

Public figures have joined calls for justice after police shot through the windscreen of the car Kaba, 24, was driving. London, United Kingdom – The police killing of a Black man – 24-year-old father and aspiring rapper Chris Kaba – has reignited a national conversation about racism within the British police force and stirred fears among the country’s Black communities. …

Family of Chris Kaba demand Met Police officer be ‘immediately suspended’
2 years, 3 months ago

Family of Chris Kaba demand Met Police officer be ‘immediately suspended’

The Independent  

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Chris Kaba’s family demands suspension of firearms officer who fatally shot him
2 years, 3 months ago

Chris Kaba’s family demands suspension of firearms officer who fatally shot him

The Independent  

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Chris Kaba: Murder investigation launched into death of black man shot by police
2 years, 3 months ago

Chris Kaba: Murder investigation launched into death of black man shot by police

The Independent  

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‘Armed police patrol on the rise? People are terrified’: Black communities react to Chris Kaba shooting
2 years, 4 months ago

‘Armed police patrol on the rise? People are terrified’: Black communities react to Chris Kaba shooting

The Independent  

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Homicide investigation into police who shot and killed unarmed man after car chase
2 years, 4 months ago

Homicide investigation into police who shot and killed unarmed man after car chase

The Telegraph  

The fatal shooting of a man by police in south London has now been declared a criminal homicide investigation, the police watchdog has confirmed. Chris Kaba, 24, died after being shot by armed police following a car chase in south London on Monday night. Investigators from the Independent Office for Police Conduct who previously confirmed that Mr Kaba was unarmed …

Met Police officer who shot dead unarmed Chris Kaba still at work as force says none are suspended
2 years, 4 months ago

Met Police officer who shot dead unarmed Chris Kaba still at work as force says none are suspended

Daily Mail  

The Met Police officer who shot dead unarmed father-to-be Chris Kaba is still at work as the force confirms no colleagues have been suspended over the killing. Chris Kaba, 24, who was due to become a father within months, died after a chase that ended in Streatham Hill, south London Mr Kaba's family earlier questioned whether his life would have …

Chris Kaba: Family of man shot dead by police call for murder investigation
2 years, 4 months ago

Chris Kaba: Family of man shot dead by police call for murder investigation

The Independent  

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Chris Kaba: Met Police ‘understands’ family of rapper shot dead by officers want answers
2 years, 4 months ago

Chris Kaba: Met Police ‘understands’ family of rapper shot dead by officers want answers

The Independent  

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Man shot dead by police ‘was due to become a father’
2 years, 4 months ago

Man shot dead by police ‘was due to become a father’

The Independent  

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Swindon shooting: IOPC investigating after man shot dead by police officer
4 years, 1 month ago

Swindon shooting: IOPC investigating after man shot dead by police officer

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Kilburn attack: Man shot dead in London
4 years, 4 months ago

Kilburn attack: Man shot dead in London

The Independent  

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Police shoot man dead after London stabbing incident described as terrorism
4 years, 11 months ago

Police shoot man dead after London stabbing incident described as terrorism

Live Mint  

Police shot dead a man in south London on Sunday after two people were stabbed in what police described as a terrorism-related incident. Police said later the man they had shot had been pronouced dead, and two people had been wounded. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Twitter: "Thank you to all emergency services responding to the incident in Streatham, …

Feltham murder: Man shot dead on London estate
5 years, 6 months ago

Feltham murder: Man shot dead on London estate

The Independent  

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Erdington shooting: 28-year-old man shot dead in Birmingham, police say
5 years, 8 months ago

Erdington shooting: 28-year-old man shot dead in Birmingham, police say

The Independent  

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