A man has died following a police shooting incident at Milton Keynes railway station this afternoon (April 1).
Thames Valley Police is providing an update following the fatal shooting of a man outside Milton Keynes railway station this afternoon (1/4).
Officers from Thames Valley Police and from British Transport Police were called to reports of a man carrying a firearm at the station on Elder Gate at 12.55pm.
TVP armed officers responded and challenged a white man who was carrying a knife outside the station. He moved at speed towards officers with the knife before a shot was fired by police.
Life-saving actions were immediately taken at the scene, but the man was sadly pronounced dead at 1.44pm. We have not yet informed the man’s next of kin so he has not been formally identified.
Milton Keynes commander, Chief Superintendent Emma Baillie, said: “We understand that this incident may cause concern locally, but we would like to reassure the community that there is no wider risk to the public.”
We have made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), and they will be carrying out an independent investigation into this incident. We would ask people not to share footage or speculate about other details online.
Officers remain at the scene, which is covering a large area outside the train station. However, the station remains open and trains are running as usual.
There is disruption to the bus station and taxi rank outside the station as this area is currently part of the scene. Please check before you travel as you may need to seek alternative travel arrangements.
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