Chris Kaba

The man, named locally as Chris Kaba, died in Streatham Hill after the Audi he was driving was hemmed in by two police cars. | ITV News London.

He added: “The bang was really loud. He’s got a baby on the way that he’s never going to see. He was always happy. He was so funny. He was super kind. She said: “He was so loved.

A man shot dead by police in south London last night was an unarmed father-to-be, his friends claim. The victim, named locally as Chris Kaba, 23, was gunned ...

‘I looked out of the window and could see an unmarked police car and a helicopter. He said he was looking forward to helping her start talking and walking.’ One man, who asked not to be named, said: ‘He was going to have his first child. [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). We came to our own conclusions after that. Now his child is going to have no father. The woman continued: ‘Given we saw the flashing lights and the helicopter, I immediately assumed police were in control, that it was probably a police shooting and that the man was probably dead.’ ‘He had a girlfriend and was looking forward to being a father in a few months. Friends added that he was unarmed and not in a gang – and claimed officers responded disproportionately to the situation. The Metropolitan Police have passed the investigation on to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) and will not be commenting further. Loved ones who gathered at the scene today described him as a ‘good person’ who was soon to get married and be a first-time dad. [ gunned down in the Streatham Hill](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/06/london-man-in-his-20s-dies-after-being-shot-by-met-in-police-chase-17305574/) area after a car chase.

The police are yet to answer a number of questions after armed officers killed dad-to-be Chris Kaba in Streatham last night. Mr Kaba was shot by police who ...

"An occupant of the suspect vehicle - a man believed to be aged in his 20s - sustained a gunshot injury. IOPC investigators were sent to the scene and the post incident procedures to start gathering evidence. The IOPC said that they are 'in the very early stages of our investigation' and that they are 'unable to comment on specific details at this time'. Seven questions were sent to both to try and understand better the reason that Mr Kaba was shot. [Police have confirmed](https://www.mylondon.news/all-about/metropolitan-police) that a specialist firearms officer shot Mr Kaba, however police have not said why a firearm was used or said whether Mr Kaba was thought to have had a weapon. Mr Kaba was shot by police who had been following a "suspect" vehicle, which was then stopped following "tactical contact" at 9.51pm, Monday, (September 5), in Kirkstall Gardens, Streatham Hill.

Chris Kaba, who was in his 20s, died in hospital in the early hours of Tuesday morning after being shot at about 10pm on Monday night in Streatham Hill.

He's got a baby on the way that he's never going to see. He was always happy. He was so funny. He was super kind. He added: "He was a good person, a good, happy guy. She said: "He was so loved.

Drill artist Chris Kaba - who went by the name Madix - was killed after his car was stopped by arm officers in Streatham Hill last night. A "suspect" vehicle ...

He didn’t get a chance to get out of the car, he must have been sh*ting himself. "Cordons and road closures are in place. In the end it doesn’t matter if he was a good guy or a bad guy. "This is just how Black people are treated. Lots of armed police and helicopter." “But the point is we shouldn’t have to justify that he was perfect. People will try to demonise him but he was a good guy. Nobody deserves to be shot by the police. "It hasn’t sunk in. We will keep them regularly updated throughout our investigation. “He was just super kind, I want everyone to know that. “He was shot point blank.

The Met Police refers itself for investigation after the 24-year-old father-to-be was shot in the Streatham Hill area.

“He was extremely kind; he was brave and strong. He was a father-to-be. A spokesman said: “At this early stage it is believed a man was fatally shot during the police response to reports of a suspect vehicle. The IOPC said that a single round was fired by armed officers who shot a man dead following a police chase. Kim Alleyne, 49, the mother of his girlfriend, said: “He was a good guy, he was loved. Scotland Yard said the victim was given first aid at the scene and was airlifted to hospital but died a short time later.

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He was soon to be a father for the first time. Adding: “He (Chris) was unarmed. He’s got a baby on the way that he’s never going to see. He was so funny. He was super kind. Alleyne said: “He was so loved.

Chris Kaba's Audi was hemmed in by two police cars in a narrow London street before he was shot dead.

Reverend Siaa-Liane Mathurin, of New Park Road Baptist Church, said: “Chris came to the church when he was little. He’s got a baby on the way that he’s never going to see. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) He was super kind. [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. “They can’t tell us why they shot him. He was so funny. He claimed that the police had given the family “no context” as to why Mr Kaba was shot dead. How come an unarmed black man has been shot in London?”, he said. No one deserves that. The Metropolitan Police has expressed its condolences to the loved ones of a rapper who was shot dead by armed officers, saying the force understands that “the family and community want answers”. He didn’t deserve that.

A single shot was fired from the gun of an armed officer with the rapper dying just hours later in hospital. <p>Chris Kaba was shot dead by police in ...

We are taking steps to identify and secure relevant CCTV from the area and have conducted house to house enquiries in the neighbourhood, which we will continue in the coming days. We attended the police post incident procedures where the officers involved provided their initial accounts of the incident. He’s got a baby on the way that he’s never going to see.” Why didn’t they shoot him in the leg, they could’ve done that. Why did the police do this was there no other way?” The rapper’s mother Elaine told Mail Online: “I’ve lost my son, I’m heartbroken.

The Metropolitan Police has said it knows the family and community of a man shot dead by an officer "want answers". Chris Kaba, who was due to become a ...

Sal Naseem, IOPC London regional director, said: "When the police use fatal force it is important that there is a robust, independent investigation to establish all of the circumstances surrounding what happened. In a statement, the Met said it "recognises the devastating and lasting impact this tragic incident will have". The Metropolitan Police has said it knows the family and community of a man shot dead by an officer "want answers".

Chris Kaba, who was due to become a father within months, died after a chase involving armed officers that ended in Streatham Hill, south London, ...

He's got a baby on the way that he's never going to see. He was always happy. He was super kind. He was so funny. Speaking at the scene on Tuesday, Kim Alleyne, whose daughter Karimah Waite was engaged to Mr Kaba, said of him: "He was so loved. His family said on Wednesday they were "devastated" and needed "answers and accountability" over his death.

“We are devastated; we need answers and we need accountability,' his family said in a statement released on Wednesday evening. <p>Chris Kaba died after a ...

He’s got a baby on the way that he’s never going to see. Reverend Siaa-Liane Mathurin, of New Park Road Baptist Church, said: “Chris came to the church when he was little. 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 statement read: “The family of Chris Kaba seek a homicide investigation into his death from the outset. He was so funny. We have not received this information even though the shooting happened almost two days ago.

Family of 24-year-old suggest he would have been arrested, not killed, if he was not black.

He’s got a baby on the way that he’s never going to see. A community reference group is being brought together to improve local engagement.” Reverend Siaa-Liane Mathurin, of New Park Road Baptist Church, said: “Chris came to the church when he was little. While these details are still being confirmed, we ask that the public avoid speculating about this incident out of respect for Mr Kaba’s family and for anyone else affected.” In a statement released through the charity Inquest, they said: “The family of Chris Kaba seek a homicide investigation into his death from the outset. 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.” He was always happy. He was super kind. He was so funny. Mother Helen Nkama, speaking through tears, said: “My heart is broken. My heart is broken.” We have not received this information even though the shooting happened almost two days ago.

The family want a murder investigation into the shooting of the 24-year-old.

‘He was a fiance, he was due to get married in five months’ time. [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). Yesterday, the IOPC said one shot had been fired from a police firearm. ‘A detailed search of the scene and surrounding area was completed last night. He was always happy. In a statement released through the charity Inquest, they said: ‘The family of Chris Kaba seek a homicide investigation into his death from the outset. He didn’t deserve that. He was super kind. He was so funny. We have not received this information even though the shooting happened almost two days ago.’ My heart is broken.’ His mum, Helen Nkama, speaking through tears, said: ‘My heart is broken.

Chris Kaba, who was due to become a father within months, died after a police chase that ended in Streatham Hill, south London, on Monday night.

He’s got a baby on the way that he’s never going to see. Reverend Siaa-Liane Mathurin, of New Park Road Baptist Church, said: "Chris came to the church when he was little. 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.” "I also recognise that the family and community want answers about what happened. He was so funny. We have not received this information even though the shooting happened almost two days ago.

No gun was found in the car of a man who was fatally shot by armed officers after a police chase in south London, it has been confirmed. Chris Kaba, 24, died ...

A detailed search took place on Tuesday night and no non-police issue firearm was found in the vehicle or at the scene, the IOPC said. He’s got a baby on the way that he’s never going to see. In a statement on Wednesday, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said: “A detailed search of the scene and surrounding area was completed last night. CPR was given immediately by officers, but Mr Kaba died later that night in hospital, the police watchdog confirmed. He was so funny. No non-police issue firearm has been recovered from the vehicle or the scene.

Chris Kaba, 24, a soon-to-be dad, was shot dead by armed police officers following a chase in Streatham, London, on Monday night - his family say they are ...

At the end of the day, he was a human that was shot. "The fact that we know there was no firearm in the vehicle has raised more questions. He was soon to be a father for the first time. He's got a baby on the way that he's never going to see. "Other situations you would have heard sooner if the individual being followed war armed. Reverend Siaa-Liane Mathurin, of New Park Road Baptist Church, said: "Chris came to the church when he was little. The force added a man in his 20s had been taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead. 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.” He was always happy. He was super kind. He was so funny. We have not received this information even though the shooting happened almost two days ago.

o gun was found in the car of a man who was fatally shot by armed officers after a chase in south London, the police watchdog has confirmed.

He’s got a baby on the way that he’s never going to see. Reverend Siaa-Liane Mathurin, of New Park Road Baptist Church, said: “Chris came to the church when he was little. He was always happy. He was super kind. 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.” He was so funny. It added: “A detailed search of the scene and surrounding area was completed last night. Mother Helen Nkama, speaking through tears, said: “My heart is broken. Speaking at the scene on Tuesday, Kim Alleyne, 49, whose daughter Karimah Waite was engaged to Mr Kaba, said of him: “He was so loved. My heart is broken.” No non-police issue firearm has been recovered from the vehicle or the scene. We have not received this information even though the shooting happened almost two days ago.