Investigation underway into police shooting incident in High Wycombe

Key findings

• A police officer discharged one shot that struck the man.
• The man was armed with a crossbow during the incident.
• The police responded to a report of a stabbing before the shooting occurred.
• An officer was struck in the leg with a crossbow bolt prior to the shooting.
• Initial response was by unarmed officers, followed by armed response units.
• First aid was provided at the scene before the man was transported to the hospital.
• The man has since been discharged from the hospital and charged in a separate investigation.

Outcome

The investigation is ongoing, and no police officers are under investigation for misconduct or criminality at this time.