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Investigation under way into fatal police shooting in Carlisle

Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.

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Published
2022-12-21
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
Cumbria Constabulary

What was investigated

An IOPC investigation is underway regarding a fatal police shooting that occurred on Borland Avenue in the Botcherby area. Officers responded to a report of a man making threats to kill and encountered a situation requiring armed intervention.

Key findings

  • Officers were called to a domestic property following threats to kill.
  • A possible imminent threat to a child was identified.
  • Two armed officers discharged their weapons after entering the property.
  • The man suffered injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • A knife was recovered at the scene.
  • Initial accounts have been obtained from 11 officers.
  • Body-worn video is being reviewed as evidence.
  • The post-mortem took place on 20 December.

Outcome

The investigation is ongoing to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the incident.

Read the full report on policeconduct.gov.uk

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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.