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| Jermaine Baker shooting: Armed officer could face charges | Jermaine Baker shooting: Armed officer could face charges |
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| A Met Police firearms officer could face prosecution over the shooting of a man who was killed during a botched attempt to free a prisoner. | A Met Police firearms officer could face prosecution over the shooting of a man who was killed during a botched attempt to free a prisoner. |
| Jermaine Baker, 28, from Tottenham, was killed by armed officers last December. | Jermaine Baker, 28, from Tottenham, was killed by armed officers last December. |
| The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said there was "an indication a criminal offence may have been committed". | The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said there was "an indication a criminal offence may have been committed". |
| It is to refer the case to the Crown Prosecution Service to consider whether charges should be brought. | It is to refer the case to the Crown Prosecution Service to consider whether charges should be brought. |
| Mr Baker and two other men were waiting in a car to try to free a prisoner who was being taken to Wood Green Crown Court. | Mr Baker and two other men were waiting in a car to try to free a prisoner who was being taken to Wood Green Crown Court. |
| 'Justice fight' | |
| IPCC commissioner Cindy Butts said it had gathered evidence relating to the actions of the firearms officer who shot Mr Baker. | IPCC commissioner Cindy Butts said it had gathered evidence relating to the actions of the firearms officer who shot Mr Baker. |
| Last month the senior police officer involved in the operation was allowed to retire, despite being under investigation. | Last month the senior police officer involved in the operation was allowed to retire, despite being under investigation. |
| A legal bid by Mr Baker's family to stop the policeman- known as "officer FE16" - retiring failed after a High Court judge ruled he was free to leave the force. | A legal bid by Mr Baker's family to stop the policeman- known as "officer FE16" - retiring failed after a High Court judge ruled he was free to leave the force. |
| Mr Baker's mother Margaret Smith has vowed to continue her "fight for justice". | |
| In a statement issued by their solicitor, Mr Baker's family said: "We have very serious concerns about the circumstances in which Jermaine was shot. | |
| "Our priority is to find out the truth and have anyone responsible for his death held to account. | |
| "We look to the CPS to ensure that justice is done." |