CHRIS Kaba was shot dead after a high-speed police chase in September 2022.
Here we take a look at what happened to the young rapper and what his family have said following his tragic death.
Who was Chris Kaba?
Chris Kaba, also known as Mad Itch, was a young rapper, who was described as someone who always joked around and enjoyed life.
The musician was part of drill rap group 67, who were nominated for Best Newcomer at the MOBO Awards in 2016.
At the time of his death, heartbroken friends of Kaba told of how the young rapper was expecting his first child.
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How did Chris Kaba die?
Chris Kaba was shot dead after a high-speed police chase in South West London, on September 5, 2022.
On the night of his death, Kaba was driving his black Audi when police officers tried to make "tactical contact" to stop him, by blocking him on the residential street Kirkstall Gardens.
He was rushed to hospital but tragically died in the hours that followed.
At the time the horror unfolded, the Met said: "The vehicle was stopped following tactical contact in Kirkstall Gardens, Streatham Hill. A police firearm was discharged.
‘’An occupant of the suspect vehicle - a man believed to be aged in his 20s, sustained a gunshot injury.
“London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance were requested.
"Officers administered first aid prior to their arrival and the man was taken to hospital, where he died at 00:16hrs.”
On September 20, 2023, the Met Police officer who shot Chris Kaba was charged with murder.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has now said the police officer who shot Kaba in Streatham and cannot be named for legal reasons has been charged after a probe by the police watchdog.
Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) Director Amanda Rowe said: ‘’Our thoughts remain with Mr Kaba’s family and everyone affected by this tragic incident.
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‘’It’s important now that criminal proceedings are able to run their course.
"We would reiterate the importance of not reporting, commenting or sharing information online which could in any way prejudice those proceedings.”
Met Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Helen Millichap added: “We have fully supported the IOPC investigation as it has worked to establish the facts.
“Today’s announcement is a significant and serious development. We must now allow the court process to run its course so it would not be appropriate for me to say more at this stage.
“Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this case.”
What have Chris Kaba's family said?
In September 2023, Chris’ family released a statement saying that they welcomed the charge.
The statement read: "Chris was so very loved by our family and all his friends. He had a bright future ahead of him, but his life was cut short. Our family and our wider community must see justice for Chris.
"We welcome this charging decision, which could not have come too soon.
"Now we await the trial of the firearms officer without delay and hope and pray that justice will be served."
Chris’ mum, Elaine Kaba has also spoken of her late son.
She said: "They’ve taken my heart. My son is gone, I’m heartbroken."
Chris' dad Prosper added: “We’re devastated, we don’t know what to think, we can’t think straight right now.
“He was always joking around, he enjoyed life, he had lots of friends.
“He was looking forward to being a father, his girlfriend is still in shock.
“He was looking forward to teaching his daughter how to talk and walking and all fatherly duties.
“He had wanted to be a father for a long time.”
