Chris Kaba, who was due to become a father within months, died after a chase with armed officers that ended in Streatham Hill, south London, on Monday night. His Audi plowed through two police cars on a narrow residential street before a round was fired from a police weapon. His family said Wednesday they were “devastated” and needed “answers and accountability” for his death. A statement released through the charity Inquest said Mr Capa’s family “are seeking a homicide investigation into his death from the outset”. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has been informed of the family’s request which “does not want any delay as has happened in other fatal shootings – otherwise we and the wider public cannot have confidence that the police will be held to account”, the statement added. The family said: “We also want the IOPC to tell us whether or not a weapon was found in any search of the vehicle Chris was driving. “We have not received this information even though the shooting happened almost two days ago.” Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 1:16 Streatham shooting: ‘He was so loved’ Mr Capa’s family have appealed for witnesses to the chase or shooting to come forward. “We are devastated, we need answers and we need accountability,” they said. “We are concerned that if Chris had not been black, he would have been arrested on Monday afternoon and his life would not have been ended.” The Metropolitan Police earlier offered its condolences to Mr Kamba’s relatives, saying the force understood “the family and the community want answers”. Commander Alexis Boone said the incident was “extremely worrying” and promised the force would work with the police watchdog going forward. Image: The scene in Streatham Hill, south London, where Mr Kaba was shot The officer said: “I would like to express my sincere condolences to the family and friends of the man who died and I recognize the devastating and lasting impact this tragic incident will have on them. “I understand that this incident is extremely concerning and I would like to reassure the community that the Met is co-operating fully with the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) as it conducts a thorough and independent investigation.” The shooting is being investigated by the IOPC, as is customary in deaths following police contact. Speaking on stage on Tuesday, Kim Alleyne, whose daughter Karimah Waite was engaged to Mr Kaba, said of him: “He was so loving. He was so funny. He was very kind. Crazy. He was always happy. He would do anything for you. Image: Kimberly Alleyne spoke to reporters “He was engaged, he was to be married in five months. She has a baby on the way that she’s never going to see. “It’s horrible and so shocking and so sad.” Some paying tribute at the scene said Mr Kaba was a rapper known as Madix or Mad Itch 67. Jefferson Bosella, who was Kaba’s cousin, said: “He was a good man, a good, happy guy. He didn’t deserve this. Nobody deserves it. “Nobody deserves to be shot by the police, whether they’re a good person or a bad person.”
