IOPC investigation into fatal police shooting in Milton Keynes
Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.
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- Published
- 2025-04-03
- Investigation type
- independent
- Force involved
- Thames Valley Police
What was investigated
An investigation was launched into the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of a man by officers in Milton Keynes. Key evidence, including a knife, was secured at the scene, and the man was shot after advancing towards the officers with the weapon.
Key findings
- A single shot was fired by one officer.
- The man was shot at close range.
- The man had a knife in his hand.
- Firearms officers were dispatched following a 999 call.
- The man died from a single gunshot wound to the abdomen.
- Initial accounts were gathered from officers involved in the incident.
- CCTV footage was reviewed as part of the investigation.
- Witnesses to the incident are being sought.
Outcome
The investigation is ongoing, focusing on establishing the facts surrounding the incident and the police's actions.
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- Accountability hub — how oversight of UK policing works
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- Thames Valley Police force profile
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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.