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Update on IPCC investigation into fatal police shooting in Hull

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

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Published
2016-12-02
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
Humberside Police

What was investigated

IPCC investigators are conducting an investigation into a fatal police shooting that occurred on 29 November in Hull, where a man was shot after being reported as carrying an axe. He died later that day from his injuries.

Key findings

  • The man was shot by a firearms officer.
  • Police also discharged a Taser during the incident.
  • A post mortem confirmed death was due to gunshot wounds.
  • Investigation involved meeting with the deceased's family.
  • Searches were conducted at the deceased's flat as part of the investigation.
  • Witness enquiries were conducted in the local area.
  • Weapons used have been recovered.

Outcome

The investigation is ongoing, and the IPCC is appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Read the full report on policeconduct.gov.uk

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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.