A BLACK man who was fatally shot by officers in south London following a police chase was unarmed, the police watchdog confirmed today.

Chris Kaba, 24, a soon-to-be father and Mobo award-nominated rapper, was shot in a residential street in Streatham Hill on Monday night by a firearms officer. 

Police deliberately crashed into Mr Kaba’s car to force it to stop before firing one shot. 

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), which is investigating the incident, confirmed on Wednesday evening that no gun was found in his vehicle or the surrounding area. 

In a statement, the IOPC said armed officers attempted to stop Mr Kaba’s car because it had previously been linked to a firearms incident. 

The family, who are being supported by Inquest, have called for an immediate homicide investigation into the killing.

In a statement released by the charity, which supports families affected by state-related deaths, the family said they were “devastated” and “need accountability.”

“We are worried that if Chris had not been black, he would have been arrested on Monday evening and not had his life cut short,” the family added. 

A peaceful protest for Mr Kaba was due to be held in Brixton on Thursday afternoon outside the Ritzy Cinema in Windrush Square. 

The 24-year-old’s family urged protesters to ensure the demo is peaceful and legal.

In a statement published ahead of the event, the family said it understood why people were calling for justice, but added: “Black communities are often over-policed under the misconception that we act violently, disorderly and with criminality. 

“This is exactly why Chris was followed by the police.

“We do not want to give [the police] the satisfaction of unrest in our communities or playing to these dangerous stereotypes.”

Inquest director Deborah Coles said: “There is rightly anger and frustration at yet another black man whose life has been cut short after the use of lethal force by police. 

“Too often we see misinformation and demonisation of those who die. We hope this is not repeated here, as family and friends mourn the loss of a loved one.”