The man who was killed by a police firearms officer in south London has been identified as Chris Kaba, who was involved in a nightclub shooting just days before. CCTV footage released by the Crown Prosecution Service shows Kaba carrying a gun inside the club, and then chasing and shooting another man outside. The victim survived. Kaba was shot dead by an officer when police tried to stop the car he was in, which they had linked to the nightclub incident.
Kaba’s background has come under scrutiny since his death. His Facebook page shows him posing with guns and money, and a friend has revealed that Kaba was involved in a gang and had been shot himself a few months earlier. However, one of his former teachers has described him as a “polite, respectful young man” who was “academically bright”.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission is investigating the shooting, which is routine in such cases. The Metropolitan Police have stated that the officer who fired at Kaba has been placed on administrative duties, which is standard practice. The incident has exacerbated concerns about police use of firearms, especially in relation to black men.
The nightclub shooting has raised issues about gun crime and gang violence in London, and has led to calls for better security measures. The club in question has been closed down by the authorities. Kaba’s death at the hands of the police has highlighted the dangers that officers face in confronting armed suspects, and has led to discussion about training and tactics
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