A police officer who shot dead Chris Kaba could face charges after a watchdog has concluded its investigation into the fatal shooting.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct today concluded its homicide investigation and has referred a file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service to consider potential charges.He died in Streatham Hill, southChris Kaba’s mother Helen Lumuanganu has said the step forward is ‘necessary and welcome’ alongside other family members in a statement
Following his death there were vigils and thousands of people protested across London against the treatment of black people by police. Now seven months on, further details have been sent to the CPS, who will consider charging the officer.IOPC director Amanda Rowe said: ‘This was a tragic incident and our investigators have been working hard to ensure that our comprehensive investigation has been completed without undue delay and within the six-to-nine-month timeframe we provided.
‘A referral to the CPS does not necessarily mean that criminal charges will follow. It is now for the CPS to decide, applying the tests in the Code for Crown Prosecutors, whether or not to prosecute the officer.In a joint statement, the family of Chris Kaba said: ‘Our family, alongside the community who have supported us over the past seven months, have been consistent in our call for accountability.
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