An aspiring rapper from the UK was fatally shot by police on September 5, 2022. Black man Chris Kaba, 24, was about to become a parent. He was an aspiring rapper and a part of the drill group 67, a group of British hip-hop artists.
Consequently, why was Kaba killed by armed police? He was who? And how far along is the incident right now? In this comprehensive article, we will address each of these queries. So continue reading to learn more!
Chris Kaba was shot and killed in London; all the information you need
According to sources, Chris Kaba was being sought by armed police officers in London on the fatal day of September 5 after an automatic licence plate camera caught him driving an Audi connected to an armed incident. The police tracked the man and shot him once through the driver's side of the automobile, killing him even though the specifics of the vehicle are still unknown as of the writing of this piece. Kaba was not in possession of any weapons at the time of the incident, according to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), which also stated that no "non-police issue firearm" was discovered there.
Following his passing, numerous black people came up in protest against Brixton's police violence towards black men. Additionally, Kaba's relatives hinted in a statement that if Kaba had not been black, the police would not have shot and murdered him.
"We are devastated; we need answers and we need accountability. 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," reads the statement by Kaba's family.
Chris Kaba: who was he?
Chris Kaba, also known as Madix or Mad Itch 67 in the UK hip hop scene, was primarily an aspiring rapper. He was a part of the drill group 67, a group of British hip-hop artists. The ensemble has previously been put forward for a MOBO Award, a yearly British music prize for "music of African origin." According to rumours, Kaba planned to establish himself in the future hip-hop scene. In addition, he worked as a professional mentor for budding artists interested in careers in the entertainment sector.
In terms of his private life, Chris was engaged to Kim Alleyne's daughter Karima Waite. Sadly, when the UK police arrived, the couple was expecting their first child and shot Kaba dead last week.
What is the state of the Chris Kaba shooting right now?
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) opened an inquiry into the Met police personnel who were engaged in the shooting that resulted in Chris Kaba's death. Later, the watchdog acknowledged that they would investigate the unarmed black man as a possible police homicide.
Chris Kaba's family welcomes this decision and thanked IOPC to treat this as a criminal investigation. "The Kaba family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported the family in its call for this criminal investigation," they said in a statement.
On the other side, the Met Police department claims that it is fully working with the IOPC's continuing investigations. Scotland Yard stated that the firearms specialist officer who killed Kaba has left the force. Additionally, the forensic division has received the Audi that Chris Kaba was operating for inspection. In the upcoming days, more information regarding the shooting is anticipated to come to light.
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