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Investigation underway after fatal police shooting in Coventry

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

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Published
2019-01-05
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
West Midlands Police

What was investigated

An investigation is underway following a fatal shooting of a man by police during a pre-planned operation in Coventry. The man was shot during an incident on Burnaby Road and the Independent Office for Police Conduct has sent investigators to gather evidence and oversee forensic examinations.

Key findings

  • The man was shot during a pre-planned police operation.
  • Investigators were sent to the scene by IOPC.
  • Investigators will be reviewing body worn video footage.
  • The man's next of kin has been informed.
  • The post mortem is scheduled on 7 January.

Outcome

The investigation is in its early stages and aims to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Read the full report on policeconduct.gov.uk

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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.