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Chris Kaba ‘core member’ of one of London’s most dangerous gangs

The 24-year-old was accused of being involved in two shootings in less than a week before he was fatally shot by police on September 5 2022.

The Independent UK

Chris Kaba revealed as gunman in nightclub shooting days before he was killed

The father-to-be shot a rival in the leg on a packed dancefloor days before he was killed by a police marksman

The Independent UK

‘No winners’ in Chris Kaba shooting case, says firearms officer

The marksman said there was never any evidence that his colleague Martyn Blake had done anything wrong.

Evening Standard

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Justice secretary calls for both sides to respect Chris Kaba verdict amid growing anger

A jury acquitted Martyn Blake of the murder of Chris Kaba after deliberating for around three hours on Monday

The Independent UK

Chris Kaba case verdict 'must be respected,' says Justice Secretary after police officer cleared of his murder

The Cabinet minister saids the ‘due process of law’ had taken place

Evening Standard

Chris Kaba’s family lead protests outside Old Bailey after Met Police officer cleared of his murder

Chris Kaba’s family led protests outside the Old Bailey after a Metropolitan Police officer was cleared of his murder.

The Independent UK

What the papers say – October 22

Here are the biggest stories leading Tuesday’s front pages.

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Campaigners and police call for change following death of Chris Kaba

Martyn Blake, 40, faced a trial at the Old Bailey after fatally shooting the 24-year-old in Streatham, south-east London, on September 5 2022.

Evening Standard

Protesters gather after Met police marksman cleared of Chris Kaba murder

Metropolitan Police firearms officer Martyn Blake was acquitted of murder at the Old Bailey on Monday

Evening Standard

Moment Chris Kaba fatally shot captured on police body camera

Police bodycam footage shows the moments before Chris Kaba was fatally shot by a Met firearms officer.

The Independent UK

Family of Chris Kaba ‘devastated’ over acquittal of police marksman

They said the verdict was a failure ‘for all those affected by police violence’.

Evening Standard

What we now know about the 13 seconds before Chris Kaba was shot

Met officer Martyn Blake has been cleared of murder but questions remain about police and the use of lethal force

The Guardian - UK

Police marksman made ‘huge sacrifice’ in wake of fatal shooting of Chris Kaba

The acquittal of Martyn Blake, 40, led to fresh criticism of the ways firearms officers are held to account and left Mr Kaba’s family ‘devastated’.

Evening Standard

London police officer who fatally shot Chris Kaba acquitted of murder

Officer found not guilty in death of Chris Kaba, who was unarmed when he was shot in September 2022.

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Prosecutors and watchdog defend decision to charge Met marksman over Chris Kaba

Martyn Blake, 40, was cleared of murder at the Old Bailey on Monday.

The Independent UK

Police marksman cleared of shooting murder of Chris Kaba

Martyn Blake, 40, faced a trial at the Old Bailey after fatally shooting the 24-year-old in Streatham, south-east London, on September 5 2022.

Evening Standard

Met Police marksman cleared of murdering Chris Kaba as bodycam footage reveals moments before shooting

Martyn Blake’s acquittal sparks protest but Met police chief Sir Mark Rowley says system for holding officers to account is ‘broken’

Evening Standard

Prosecutions for murder or manslaughter after deaths following police contact

There have been 83 fatal police shootings since 1990 in England and Wales.

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The Independent UK

Met firearms officer not guilty of murdering Chris Kaba in police shooting

Martyn Blake, also known as officer NX121, insisted he feared for his life when Chris Kaba tried to ram his way out of a police stop

The Guardian - UK

Met police officer who shot Chris Kaba acquitted of murder

Martyn Blake shot Kaba, who was unarmed, in 2022, saying he feared Kaba would use car to kill officers

The Independent UK

Jury retires in trial of Met firearms officer accused of murdering Chris Kaba

Prosecutors have alleged the shooting was not ‘not necessary’, but the firearms officer claims he feared for his life

The Guardian - UK

Met police officer denies exaggerating threat to justify shooting Chris Kaba

Court sees videos prosecution says show Martyn Blake got wrong key parts of claim fatal shot was fired in self-defence

The Guardian - UK

Met police marksman ‘filled with dread’ before shooting Chris Kaba

Martyn Blake, who is accused of murder, tells court he feared suspect would use car to kill his colleagues

Evening Standard

Police marksman who fatally shot Chris Kaba 'thought one of his colleagues was about to die'

Martyn Blake, 40, has been giving evidence for the first time at his murder trial at the Old Bailey

The Independent UK

Police marksman sorry for distress caused to Chris Kaba’s family - but insists shooting was lawful, jury told

Metropolitan Police officer Martyn Blake claims he was trying to save the lives of his colleagues, a court heard

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