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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 outside a railway station after reports he was carrying a firearm.Police have shot a man dead outside a railway station after reports he was carrying a firearm.
Thames Valley Police (TVP) said it was called with British Transport Police to Milton Keynes Central Station at 12:55 BST. Officers, who were called to Milton Keynes Central Station at 12:55 BST, said they challenged the man before shots were fired at the suspect.
Armed officers challenged the man before shots were fired at the suspect, the force continued. A man who was nearby said he heard a "very loud" shot and then saw armed officers giving medial assistance to the man on the ground.
"Life-saving actions were immediately taken at the scene, but the man was pronounced dead at 13:44 BST," a TVP spokesperson said. A Thames Valley Police (TVP) spokesperson said "life-saving actions were immediately taken" but that he was pronounced dead at 13:44 BST.
"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," the spokesperson added.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said it had sent investigators to the station to gather information after being notified of the incident by TVP. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said it sent investigators to the railway station after being notified by TVP.
"Our role in these circumstances is to independently investigate all of the circumstances surrounding this incident including the actions and decisions taken by the police," a spokesperson said. Co-Op store worker Barentina Corredor said the incident was "quite shocking"
"It is in its very early stages and no further information is available at this time." Hever Marin said he was on a phone call in the station building when he heard the "very loud" shot.
A British Transport Police spokesperson said the shooting occurred outside the railway station main entrance "So we went to out to see and the next thing we see was two armed cops trying to get some medical equipment to resuscitate the guy," he told the BBC.
British Transport Police said its officers remained on scene to assist colleagues from TVP. "They tried for at least 10 minutes. But the guy wasn't reacting."
A picture, seen by the BBC, shows armed police providing medical aid to a man who is lying on the pavement close to the Pret A Manger cafe.
Mr Marin continued: "It was very distressing because, we were just here... and any loose bullets could have impacted us.
"It's very shocking to think how close we were to it."
Co-Op store worker Barentina Corredor said when she heard the noise she "thought we had to find a place where we could hide - I was scared".
"They were trying so hard on CPR - it was quite shocking to be honest," she recalled.
An IOPC spokesperson said it would review the actions and decisions made by officers
TVP is leading on the investigation and British Transport Police said its officers were at the scene giving assistance.
Shazna Muzammil, a councillor and Conservative group leader at Milton Keynes City Council, said she was "deeply shocked" by what had happened.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."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.""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.Rail operator London Northwestern Railway said train services were unaffected.
However, it warned of reduced access to the front of the station.However, it warned of reduced access to the front of the station.
A police cordon and a huge presence of officers could be seen outside the main entrance.A police cordon and a huge presence of officers could be seen outside the main entrance.
An IOPC spokesperson said it would "independently investigate all of the circumstances" including "the actions and decisions taken by the police".
The police watchdog added: "It is in its very early stages and no further information is available at this time."
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