Investigation underway into fatal Met Police shooting in Southwark
Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.
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- Published
- 2024-01-30
- Investigation type
- independent
- Force involved
- Metropolitan Police Service
What was investigated
An investigation is underway regarding the fatal shooting of a man in Southwark, London, where officers fired upon a suspect who was threatening residents. The man was pronounced dead at the scene after receiving first aid.
Key findings
- Police were called to reports of a man trying to force entry into a property.
- The man was found to be threatening to harm residents inside the property.
- Armed officers fired two shots from a police issue firearm.
- Weapons including crossbows, a knife, a sword, and a hatchet were found at the scene.
- The man was wearing body armor at the time of the incident.
- The deceased was known to at least one occupant of the address.
Outcome
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and a post-mortem examination has been scheduled.
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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.