IPCC investigation update – Jermaine Baker
Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.
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- Published
- 2016-07-28
- Investigation type
- independent
- Force involved
- Metropolitan Police Service
What was investigated
The Independent Police Complaints Commission investigation into the fatal shooting of a man by a Metropolitan Police Service firearms officer is ongoing. The investigation is focused on the events surrounding his death during a police operation in Wood Green, north London, on 11 December 2015.
Key findings
- Mr Baker was shot while sitting in a parked vehicle.
- A non-police firearm resembling a BB gun was recovered from the vehicle.
- An MPS firearms officer was arrested on 17 December.
- The officer interviewed twice under criminal caution and remains on bail.
- More than 450 documents and over 250 exhibits of evidence obtained.
- All present officers interviewed as witnesses.
- The investigation focuses on the MPS operation's planning and decision-making.
Outcome
The investigation is still ongoing, and a detailed report will follow.
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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.