Sir Mark Rowley, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, has voiced concerns over a ‘dangerous narrative’ surrounding the 2022 police shooting of Chris Kaba, a Black Londoner. He criticized public figures for focusing on Kaba’s ethnicity, which he believes fuelled unfounded rumors and undermined trust in law enforcement. Prominent politicians and activists, including Sadiq Khan and Jeremy Corbyn, have called for justice in the aftermath of Kaba’s death, citing fears of systemic racism. Rowley emphasized the importance of responsible communication from influential figures to prevent exacerbating tensions within the community.