Chris Kaba: Police officer ‘who shot unarmed Black man dead’ charged with murder
The IndependentGet Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Rosemary Ainslie, head of the CPS Special Crime Division, said: “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. “It is extremely important there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.” The police shooting of Chris Kaba sparked protests by campaigners In a joint statement, the family of Chris Kaba said: “Chris was so very loved by our family and all his friends. Now we await the trial of the firearms officer without delay and hope and pray that justice will be served.” IOPC director Amanda Rowe said: “The officer and Mr Kaba’s family were notified of the decision by the CPS this morning. We would reiterate the importance of not reporting, commenting or sharing information online which could in any way prejudice those proceedings.” Bell Ribeiro-Addy, Labour’s MP for Streatham, said: “My thoughts and prayers are with Chris’s loved ones, who have had to campaign so hard to ensure this basic accountability.