The fatal shooting of Chris Kaba is to be investigated by the police watchdog for racial links, it's been reported. Investigators will consider whether race was a factor in the fatal shooting carried out by an armed officer earlier this month.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said it would “explore all of the circumstances” surrounding the death of the unarmed 24-year-old rapper, including whether “race influenced any actions taken by the police”. Investigators will look into whether the police officers involved knew Mr Kaba before the incident, and how they came to be aware of the vehicle he had been driving, the watchdog said.
IOPC Regional Director Sal Naseem said the watchdog has been in contact with Mr Kaba’s family regarding the investigation, which is expected to take between six and nine months.
