A police officer who shot dead an unarmed black man in south London has been suspended
Chris Kaba, 24,last Monday after a chase in Streatham Hill. A single shot was fired after firearms officers deliberately crashed into his car to stop it.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct, the police watchdog, has started a homicide investigation. Ms Pearson said the decision to suspend the officer would not determine the outcome of the regulator's investigation.Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, said he welcomed the decision and was"in regular contact with the IOPC and the new Met Commissioner".Mr Kaba was about to become a father,"He was so loved. He was so funny. He was super kind. Crazy. He was always happy. He'd do anything for you," Kim Alleyne said.
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