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Milton Keynes police shoot man dead at railway station | Milton Keynes police shoot man dead at railway station |
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Officers said they did not believe there was further risk to the public "at this time" | Officers said they did not believe there was further risk to the public "at this time" |
Police have shot a man dead at a railway station after reports he was carrying a firearm. | Police have shot a man dead at a railway station after reports he was carrying a firearm. |
Thames Valley Police said it was called with British Transport Police to Milton Keynes Central Station at 12:55 BST. | Thames Valley Police said it was called with British Transport Police to Milton Keynes Central Station at 12:55 BST. |
Armed officers challenged the man before shots were fired at the suspect, the force continued. | Armed officers challenged the man before shots were fired at the suspect, the force continued. |
"Life-saving actions were immediately taken at the scene, but the man was pronounced dead at 13:44 BST," a spokesperson said. | "Life-saving actions were immediately taken at the scene, but the man was pronounced dead at 13:44 BST," a spokesperson said. |
"There is not believed to be any further risk to the public at this time." | "There is not believed to be any further risk to the public at this time." |
Shazna Muzammil, a councillor and Conservative group leader at Milton Keynes City Council, said she was "deeply shocked" by what had happened. | |
"Our thoughts are with all those there and affected by it," she posted on X. | |
"Very thankful to the police and emergency services for their swift response in keeping everyone safe." | |
Rail operator London Northwestern Railway said train services were unaffected. | |
However, it warned of reduced access to the front of the station. | |
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