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Update on investigation into fatal shooting in Crumpsall

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

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Published
2025-10-08
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
Greater Manchester Police

What was investigated

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating a fatal shooting incident that occurred in Crumpsall, where the suspect died after being shot by armed officers. Several officers involved are being treated as witnesses to the investigation.

Key findings

  • Three officers fired their weapons while responding to the incident.
  • Two men were injured during the incident; one died, and the other is recovering in hospital.
  • The deceased suffered a single fatal gunshot wound.
  • The other injured man also sustained a single gunshot wound.
  • Injuries were caused by police-issue firearms based on initial examinations.
  • Video footage of the incident is being analyzed for evidence.
  • No other firearms were recovered from the scene.
  • The investigation is ongoing to understand the sequence of events.

Outcome

The investigation is ongoing with substantial evidence gathered, focusing on police actions that may have contributed to the death and injuries.

Read the full report on policeconduct.gov.uk

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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.