Hundreds of mourners gathered for Chris Kaba’s funeral.
The father-to-be, 24, was unarmed when he was shot by police in Streatham Hill, south London, on September 5, dying at dawn the next day.
Speaking at the ceremony, his cousin, Jefferson Bosela, said: “I’m praying that we get justice because Chris isn’t here, but we’re here and we can keep fighting. painting for him.
“It’s not just for Chris, it’s for all the other brothers, cousins and uncles.”
Mr. Kaba’s parents, Helen and Prosper, followed the casket into the funeral before sitting in the front row to listen to friends and other family members preach and remember him.
The mourners carry the coffin of Chris Kaba
Among those who spoke out was the family of his fiancée, who gave birth to a daughter this week.
Her sister describes him as “always smiling and always cheerful”, calling his laughter “contagious”.
The officer who fired the fatal shot has been suspended and the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the incident, while an investigation into Mr. Kaba’s death has been opened and adjourned. again.
The IOPC said its investigation is expected to last six to nine months, having previously said it understands people want answers quickly, but it is a complicated process involving large amount of evidence.
Chris Kaba’s fiancee gave birth to a daughter
Last month, inquests at the Inner South London Inquiry’s Court were told Mr Kaba was driving an Audi believed by police to be involved in a shooting the day before, although his name was not given. in briefings with officers.
An automatic license plate recognition marker has been placed on it.
About 15 minutes before the shooting, police began following him in a police vehicle with no license plates, lights or sirens.
According to the IOPC, after driving the Audi down to Kirkstall Gardens, there was a collision between the Audi and the police car.
An officer standing in front of the Audi then fired a single shot through the windshield, hitting Mr. Kaba in the head.
He was taken to the hospital, but died shortly after midnight on September 6.
