Cop who killed Chris Kaba must face gross misconduct hearing, police watchdog says Submitted by daniel on Wed, 30/04/2025 - 08:00 Picture Image THE firearms officer who killed Chris Kaba must face a gross misconduct hearing, a police watchdog announced today. Mr Kaba, a 24-year-old black man, was fatally shot by Metropolitan Police officer Martyn Blake while sitting in his car on September 5 2022 in Streatham, south London. He was unarmed and police officers did not know who he was at the time of the shooting. Mr Blake was acquitted of murder last October. He was immediately reinstated by the Metropolitan Police and has since been promoted to inspector. Read more about Cop who killed Chris Kaba must face gross misconduct hearing, police watchdog saysAdd new comment