Summary
A man was shot and seriously injured by Metropolitan Police officers in northeast London after he reportedly threatened to kill people with a gun. Officers were called to the scene, used negotiators, and later entered the property when they heard a loud noise. The incident is under investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
Key Facts
- The shooting took place in Walthamstow, northeast London.
- Officers responded to reports of a man with a gun making threats to kill others and himself.
- Police entered the property and shot the man after hearing a noise inside.
- The man has life-changing injuries and is being treated in a hospital.
- The incident is being investigated by the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
- A police cordon is in place, and local residents are asked to stay away.
- The incident has been referred to the Department of Professional Standards.
- Police shootings are reportedly very rare, according to Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist.
