Investigation begun into fatal police shooting in Derby
Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.
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- Published
- 2022-10-07
- Investigation type
- managed
- Force involved
- Derbyshire Constabulary
What was investigated
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is independently investigating a fatal police shooting outside Ascot Drive police station in Derby. A man carrying a knife was reported, and armed officers discharged a firearm, resulting in the man's death after being transported to the hospital.
Key findings
- Officers reported seeing a man carrying a knife in the station car park.
- A police firearm was discharged.
- The man was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.
- A knife was recovered from the scene.
- Initial accounts are being provided by the officers involved.
Outcome
The investigation is in its early stages and a thorough inquiry will be conducted.
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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.