Man shot by police in Bedford was 'harmless', say neighbours
Summary
A man in Bedford was shot and killed by police after he barricaded himself inside his home and threatened to cause an explosion using gas. Neighbours described the man as polite and harmless, noting he had mental health issues. The police shooting is under investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct.Key Facts
- Police tried to negotiate with the man who had barricaded himself inside a house on Aylesbury Road, Bedford.
- The man presented a weapon, leading armed officers to shoot him around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
- Neighbours said the man was polite, kept to himself, and had mental health problems.
- The man allegedly threatened to turn on gas and cause an explosion, prompting evacuations.
- Police had been called to the scene several times before, including an attempt by private ambulance staff to assist him.
- The Independent Office for Police Conduct is conducting an independent investigation into the shooting.
- Neighbours and family members were left upset and described the man as a quiet, decent person.
- The initial police call was about vehicles being damaged near the man's home.
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