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Inquest into police killing of Chris Kaba opens
Chris Kaba's cousin Jefferson Bosela reads a statement outside Inner South London Coroner's Court, alongside Chris's uncle Kiyika Nkama Nkamu (left), father Prosper Kaba (second left) and mother Helen Lumuanganu after the inquest into his death. Picture date: Tuesday October 4, 2022.

THE family of Chris Kaba demanded answers today as the inquest into his killing opened.

Coroner Andrew Harris offered his condolences to the family of the 24-year-old black Londoner, who was shot dead through the windscreen of a car in Streatham Hill a month ago. 

His parents, uncle and cousin Jefferson Bosela attended the brief hearing today at Inner South London coroner’s court. 

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