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IOPC investigating Chelsea non-fatal police shooting

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

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Published
2022-07-26
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary

What was investigated

An investigation was initiated following a non-fatal police shooting in Chelsea, where a single shot was discharged, injuring one of the men in the vehicle. The incident was connected to a serious assault reported earlier that day.

Key findings

  • A non-fatal police shooting occurred on 24 July 2022.
  • One shot was discharged from a police firearm.
  • The injured man was hospitalized but his injury was not life-threatening.
  • Three men in the vehicle were arrested at the scene.
  • A car connected to a serious assault was stopped by police.
  • Hampshire Police are conducting a criminal investigation into the alleged murder.

Outcome

The IOPC has begun an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the police shooting.

Read the full report on policeconduct.gov.uk

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Last reviewed: 14 July 2026 · Next review due: 14 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 2026-07-14.