Investigation under way into fatal police shooting in Kensington
Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.
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- Published
- 2021-12-15
- Investigation type
- independent
- Force involved
- Metropolitan Police Service
What was investigated
An IOPC investigation is ongoing after a man was fatally shot by police in Kensington. Police responded to reports of a man with a firearm, and shots were fired during the encounter, resulting in the man's death.
Key findings
- Three shots were fired by two officers.
- The man sustained gunshot wounds from the incident.
- A non-police issue firearm was recovered from the scene.
- The incident resulted in the death of a man in his mid-20s.
- First aid was provided by officers and paramedics.
- The IOPC investigators attended the scene to gather evidence.
- Body worn video and CCTV footage are being reviewed.
- The taxi driver provided an account of the incident.
Outcome
The investigation is ongoing and aims to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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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.