Key Facts

• Sgt. Martyn Blake, a Metropolitan Police officer, shot Chris Kaba during a vehicle stop incident.
• Blake was previously cleared of murder charges after a courtroom trial.
• The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) declared a misconduct investigation will be conducted.
• Kaba, prior to being shot, was known as a member of a dangerous street gang and was suspected of involvement in two shootings.
• The misconduct investigation decision has caused tension, with Armed Metropolitan Police officers protesting against it.
• During Blake's murder trial, other officers testified that they would have acted similarly given the situation.
• Each year, Metropolitan Police armed officers respond to over 4,000 incidents, with only a small portion resulting in firearms being discharged by police.
• A misconduct hearing date has not yet been set, but it will be chaired by a chief officer from another police force for independence.