Overview

• Chris Kaba was shot by police officer Martyn Blake during a stop in south London on September 5, 2022.
• Blake, charged with murder, stated he feared for his and his colleagues' lives when Kaba allegedly tried to ram a police roadblock.
• Prosecutors contend that Blake's account of the incident is exaggerated, noting the Audi was moving at low speeds, contradicting claims of a high-speed threat.
• Bodycam footage shows Kaba with his hands on the wheel when shot, and no weapon was found in the vehicle.
• The incident followed reports linking Kaba's vehicle to a firearms incident, prompting the police operation.