Met Police Gunner Charged Over Chris Kaba Murder Granted Bail
A Metropolitan Police firearms officer, charged with killing Chris Kaba during a South London police operation, has been released on bail following a dramatic court hearing.
Anonymity Order Keeps Officer’s Identity Secret
The officer, known only as NX121 due to a strict anonymity order, was first remanded in custody at Westminster Magistrates’ Court. But at a subsequent hearing at the Old Bailey, bail was granted under tight conditions.
Heartbreaking Courtroom Scene as Family Witnesses Bail Decision
Chris Kaba, 24, a young construction worker, was fatally shot in Streatham Hill on September 5, 2022. His family, visibly emotional, attended the officer’s first court appearance. Some relatives left in tears as the case details were laid bare.
What Happened the Day Chris Kaba Was Shot?
- Police surrounded Kaba’s car after trailing him in an unmarked vehicle with no lights or sirens on.
- He turned into a residential street where a marked police car blocked his path.
- The firearms officer fired once through the windscreen, hitting Kaba in the head.
- Kaba’s Audi, not registered in his name, was linked to a firearms incident a day earlier.
Bail Conditions and Next Steps
Bail for NX121 comes with strict measures: he must stay at a specified address, hand over his passport, and cannot apply for travel documents. Recorder Mark Lucraft KC confirmed a plea and trial preparation hearing on December 1, with a trial pencilled in for September 9 next year.
A hearing on the anonymity order is set for the coming Friday. The case is far from over, with legal teams gearing up for a high-stakes battle in court.
