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BBC Documentary on Chris Kaba Shooting Sparks Controversy

The BBC's portrayal of the police shooting of Chris Kaba has been criticized amid ongoing tensions and a bounty on the officer involved.

  • The BBC aired a Panorama documentary examining the Chris Kaba shooting by Met Police officer Martyn Blake, who was recently acquitted of murder.
  • Critics argue the documentary could inflame tensions, as it questions police conduct despite Blake's acquittal and an existing bounty on his life.
  • Independent Office for Police Conduct defended its decision to investigate the shooting as a homicide, citing potential public disorder as a factor.
  • Chris Kaba was linked to serious criminal activities, including gang involvement and a nightclub shooting, information revealed after the trial.
  • Kaba's family continues to advocate for accountability, emphasizing their grief and the community's call for justice in police-related fatalities.
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