Moment Chris Kaba stalks nightclub shooting victim days before cop gunned him down

CCTV footage shows the moment Chris Kaba stalked the man he is said to have shot and tried to kill in a nightclub.

The incident occurred just days before Mr Kaba was then shot dead by Metropolitan Police marksman, Martyn Blake, who has now been cleared of murder.

Mr Kaba, who was revealed to be a "core member" of one of London's most dangerous gangs, is believed to have shot Brandon Malutshi in both legs in the middle of the dancefloor at The Oval Space in Hackney.

Footage shows Mr Kaba and other alleged members of the 67 gang, based in Brixton. walking around the nightclub with balaclavas on in the moments leading up to the shooting.

After the encounter, the crowd of people can be seen running in different directions. As the floor cleared, Mr Kaba is then seen making his way out of the venue.

The incident in Hackney took place on August 30, 2022.

Mr Kaba's involvement in gang activity can now be reported after the judge in the case concerning Mr Kaba's death lifts reporting restrictions.

The jury in the trial of firearms officer Mr Blake was not told about Mr Kaba's criminal history.

Mr Blake shot Mr Kaba as he tried to escape during an armed vehicle stop in Streatham on September 5, 2022.

The jury reached a unanimous not-guilty verdict in just three hours as they acquitted the officer.

The prosecution in the case argued that it was “not necessary” for the officer to open fire because Mr Kaba had been boxed in by police vehicles.

They also accused the officer of making "false" and "exaggerated" claims in his initial account of the incident.

But Mr Blake denied any wrongdoing, saying he feared for his life and the lives of his colleagues after Mr Kaba tried to ram his vehicle out.

Mr Kaba's family said they are “devastated”, adding: “Our son deserved better. The acquittal of Martyn Blake isn’t just a failure for our family – but for all those affected by police violence.”

Mr Blake was suspended from duties but will now return to the force following the verdict.

Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said: “Sgt Blake made a split-second decision on what he believed was necessary to protect his colleagues and to protect London. The jury decided that was an honestly held belief and the force used was reasonable.

“Any fatal use of force understandably prompts huge concern among communities, particularly in Black communities where trust in policing is low.

"There remains much for us to do to strengthen confidence in our service, and we know incidents like this place further strain on already challenged relationships.

“No police officer is above the law, but we have been clear the system holding police to account is broken.

"I worry about the lack of support officers face for doing their best, but most of all I worry for the public. The more we crush the spirit of good officers, the less they can fight crime. That risks London becoming less safe."