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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. |
| Officers, who were called to Milton Keynes Central Station at 12:55 BST, said they challenged the suspect before shots were fired at him. | Officers, who were called to Milton Keynes Central Station at 12:55 BST, said they challenged the suspect before shots were fired at him. |
| A man who was nearby said he heard a "very loud" shot and then saw armed officers giving medical assistance to the man on the ground. | A man who was nearby said he heard a "very loud" shot and then saw armed officers giving medical assistance to the man on the ground. |
| A Thames Valley Police (TVP) spokesperson said "life-saving actions were immediately taken" but that he was pronounced dead at 13:44. | A Thames Valley Police (TVP) spokesperson said "life-saving actions were immediately taken" but that he was pronounced dead at 13:44. |
| "There is not believed to be any further risk to the public at this time," the spokesperson added. | "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 sent investigators to the railway station after being notified by TVP. | The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said it sent investigators to the railway station after being notified by TVP. |
| Co-op store worker Barentina Corredor said the incident was "quite shocking" | Co-op store worker Barentina Corredor said the incident was "quite shocking" |
| Eyewitnesses told the BBC they heard screaming between the police and suspect, and the man refused to drop to the ground. | |
| Hever Marin said he was on a phone call in the station building when he heard the "very loud" shot. | Hever Marin said he was on a phone call in the station building when he heard the "very loud" shot. |
| "So we went out to see and the next thing we saw was two armed cops trying to get some medical equipment to resuscitate the guy," he said. | |
| "They tried for at least 10 minutes. But the guy wasn't reacting." | "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. | 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." | Mr Marin continued: "It was very distressing because, we were just here... and any loose bullets could have impacted us." |
| 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". | 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. | "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 | An IOPC spokesperson said it would review the actions and decisions made by officers |
| 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." |
| TVP is leading on the investigation and British Transport Police said officers would remain at the station overnight to reassure passengers and give assistance. | TVP is leading on the investigation and British Transport Police said officers would remain at the station overnight to reassure passengers and give assistance. |
| Passengers are being ushered around a large police cordon outside the railway station | |
| Rail operator London Northwestern Railway said train services were unaffected. | Rail operator London Northwestern Railway said train services were unaffected. |
| However, barriers were put up obscuring some station exits, with pick-up and drop-off zones closed. Passengers could still access a taxi rank and buses. | However, barriers were put up obscuring some station exits, with pick-up and drop-off zones closed. Passengers could still access a taxi rank and buses. |
| Crowds were, at times, being staggered entering and leaving the station. | Crowds were, at times, being staggered entering and leaving the station. |
| An IOPC spokesperson said it would "independently investigate all of the circumstances" of the shooting, including "the actions and decisions taken by the police". | An IOPC spokesperson said it would "independently investigate all of the circumstances" of the shooting, 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." | The police watchdog added: "It is in its very early stages and no further information is available at this time." |
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