Rapper Chris Kaba Shot Dead After Police Chase in Lambeth
Friends have named 21-year-old rapper Chris Kaba after he was shot dead by police following a dramatic chase. Social media tributes poured in, with pals demanding answers over why the shooting happened.
Last Contact Before Fatal Shooting
One friend, who wished to stay anonymous, revealed he had been chatting with Chris and had arranged to play online football together. After the shooting, he kept calling but couldn’t get through. Heartbroken friends gathered at the scene, desperate for clarity.
Police Chase Ends in Gunfire
- On Monday, September 5th, at 9.51pm, armed officers pursued a suspect vehicle in Lambeth.
- The car was stopped after tactical contact in Kirkstall Gardens, Streatham Hill.
- A police officer discharged a firearm.
- Chris Kaba, an occupant in his twenties, sustained a gunshot wound.
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Investigation Underway
Next of kin are being informed as the area remains cordoned off with road closures in effect. The Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards referred the case to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), which has launched a full investigation.
The IOPC and police continue to probe the incident. More details are awaited as the community seeks answers.
