Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has condemned rhetoric from various officials and activists surrounding the 2022 police shooting of Chris Kaba, a Black Londoner. He warned that focusing on Kaba’s ethnicity creates a ‘dangerous narrative’ that can undermine public trust and embolden detractors of the police. Prominent figures, including Labour MPs and Mayor Sadiq Khan, have called for justice and expressed fears regarding systemic racism. The shooting has sparked widespread protests and discussions about the treatment of Black individuals in the justice system, especially after a jury cleared the officer involved.