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Police officer dies in shooting at Baird Street station in Glasgow | |
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A police officer has died in a shooting at a police station in Glasgow. | |
Strathclyde Police has confirmed the death of a serving officer following a firearms incident at Baird Street police station in the city. | Strathclyde Police has confirmed the death of a serving officer following a firearms incident at Baird Street police station in the city. |
It is believed that the officer was the only person involved in the incident on Monday. | |
A spokeswoman said: "A full investigation into the circumstances is under way and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal." | A spokeswoman said: "A full investigation into the circumstances is under way and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal." |
Officers from another force, Lothian and Borders, have been appointed to oversee the investigation. | Officers from another force, Lothian and Borders, have been appointed to oversee the investigation. |
Brian Docherty, chairman of the Scottish Police Federation, said: "We can confirm that one of our colleagues has died following a firearms incident in Baird Street police station this morning. | |
"It is too early to speculate as to the circumstances surrounding the tragic death and our thoughts turn immediately to his family who have lost their loved one and colleagues who have lost a friend." |