Family of London rapper shot dead by Met officers demand murder probe - and question role of race
Chris Kaba, 24, was fatally shot by a Met Police officer shortly before 10pm on September 5 after a high-speed police chase in Streatham Hill, London.
Chris - also known as Madix - received treatment at the scene but died early the next morning after being rushed to hospital.His death is now under investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct , with them having been at the scene overnight, and on Tuesday, to gather evidence. They urged the the IOPC to reveal details on whether a weapon relating to Mr Kaba's death had been found and requested witnesses share what they know to help move the case forward.A statement - shared via charity Inquest - read: "The family of Chris Kaba seek a homicide investigation into his death from the outset.
"We also want the IOPC to tell us whether or not a weapon was found in any search of the vehicle that Chris was driving."Finally, we are desperately appealing for any witnesses, whether before, during or after the pursuit and the shooting, to come forward to the IOPC and / or to our solicitors at Hickman and Rose."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.
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