Sal Naseem, who led the investigation into Chris Kaba’s shooting, defended the police officer’s acquittal of murder charges, stating that he questioned the necessity of lethal force used during the incident. Kaba, a 24-year-old linked to gang activity, was shot during an armed police stop in South London on September 5, 2022. Although the Metropolitan Police acknowledged the need for reform in accountability measures, protests from Kaba’s family and accusations of police racism continue. The incident has reignited debates on police use of force amidst ongoing discussions about effectiveness and safety during such operations.