Man shot dead by police had been carrying air gun
Summary
Police in Norfolk shot and killed a man named Tony Keeble, who was carrying an air gun. The incident is being investigated by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). The police believed he had a handgun when they shot him.Key Facts
- Tony Keeble was shot by police on 28 December near the Thetford bypass.
- Police believed Keeble was carrying a handgun, but it was actually a gas-powered air gun.
- Keeble received first aid but was pronounced dead at the scene around 22:15 GMT.
- The incident followed a car crash nearby between a Honda Jazz and a Mercedes van.
- Police received reports of a man with a handgun leaving the scene of the crash.
- Armed officers found Keeble a mile away and ordered him to drop the weapon before shooting him.
- The IOPC is investigating, reviewing bodycam and dashcam footage.
- All involved officers are currently considered witnesses, with no breach of conduct found yet.
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