IPCC Commissioner Cindy Butts' statement on the investigation into the fatal shooting of Jermaine Baker
Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.
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- Published
- 2015-12-17
- Investigation type
- independent
- Force involved
- Metropolitan Police Service
What was investigated
An individual died during a police operation involving a shooting. An investigation was initiated to gather evidence and statements from witnesses.
Key findings
- The individual died from a gunshot wound during a police operation.
- A black Audi was involved at the scene of the incident.
- Evidence suggests a non-police issued firearm was present in the vehicle.
- The scene examination took over 24 hours for thorough forensic analysis.
- Initial accounts were collected from officers involved after the incident.
- No relevant CCTV footage was identified at this stage.
- A firearms officer was arrested and questioned regarding the use of lethal force.
- Speculation in media could hinder the investigation.
Outcome
The investigation is ongoing, with no conclusions reached about potential misconduct or charges against the officer involved.
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Last reviewed: 13 July 2026 · Next review due: 13 January 2027
This is a factual summary of a report published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Individuals are referred to exactly as the source report anonymises them. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with the IOPC · Summarised 2026-07-13.