Metropolitan Police officer Martyn Blake has been acquitted of murder in the shooting of Chris Kaba, an unarmed Black man, in September 2022. The jury at the Old Bailey delivered the not guilty verdict after a three-hour deliberation, despite prosecutors arguing that Blake's actions were not reasonably justified. Blake claimed he fired to protect his colleagues from imminent danger when Kaba attempted to ram his car through a police blockade. Kaba's family expressed devastation at the verdict, criticizing the justice system and pledging to continue their fight against police violence. The incident has sparked significant public and community tension, with calls for accountability and justice reform. The Independent Office for Police Conduct may still pursue a disciplinary hearing for Blake.