THE heartbroken mum of an unarmed dad-to-be shot dead by armed cops wept as she accused the police of "racism".
Chris Kaba, 24, was blasted following a high-speed police chase in Streatham, South West London, on Monday.
Officers had attempted to stop his car when a number plate recognition camera indicated it could be linked to a firearms incident days earlier.
Police watchdog the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) confirmed no gun has been recovered from the scene.
Chris' parents have now paid tribute to their son, who was due to be a father for the first time.
His mum Helen told BBC News: "My heart is broken. I am speechless. My heart is broken.
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"Police have taken Chris from me, I don't know how to say, but I need justice to be done for Chris. This is very racist, it's no good.
"I need justice to be done, criminal justice to be done."
Chris' dad Prosper added: "No-one can give any justification on why the police act.
"For us it's totally racist and criminal."
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Chris was a drill rapper known as Madix or Mad Itch and was part of the MOBO-nominated group 67.
His Audi was blocked in by two police cars on a residential street after it triggered an alert.
A single round was fired from a police weapon before officers immediately administered CPR.
Chris died a few hours later after being rushed to hospital.
A IOPC spokesman said: "A detailed search of the scene and surrounding area was completed last night.
"No non-police issue firearm has been recovered from the vehicle or the scene."
Forensic examinations will now be carried out on Chris' car and some of the police vehicles involved.
Regional Director Sal Naseem said: "We recognise that there is community concern following this incident and we appreciate that questions will remain around how Mr Kaba tragically ended up being fatally shot following an attempted vehicle stop.
“We are working hard to piece together all of the circumstances surrounding this incident and we want to reassure the community that these questions will be answered in due course.
"However it will take some time before our investigation is able to uncover all of the facts.
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"Our heartfelt sympathies remain with Mr Kaba’s family and friends, and everyone affected by this tragic incident.”
Anyone with information are urged to contact the IOPC by phoning 0300 303 0779.
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