| Date | 5 September 2022 |
|---|---|
| Location | Kirkstall Gardens, Streatham Hill, London, England |
| Coordinates | 51°26′37″N 0°07′48″W / 51.44371°N 0.13007°W |
| Type | Shooting |
| Deaths | 1 (Chris Kaba) |
| Charges | Murder |
| Trial | October 2024 |
| Verdict | Not guilty |
Chris Le Messie Kaba was shot dead by a police officer in Streatham Hill, London, England, on 5 September 2022 after a police pursuit.
On the evening of the shooting, Kaba was driving a car that officers believed was linked to a "firearms incident" the previous day.[1] The police stopped the car, and armed police then approached on foot. Kaba then rammed an unmarked police vehicle. An armed officer fired a single round at Kaba through the car windscreen. Kaba was taken to hospital but died of his injuries the following day. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) then began an investigation.
In September 2023, a police officer was charged with murder in regard to Kaba's death. The trial began at the start of October 2024 at the Old Bailey, and returned a not guilty verdict on 21 October.