Surrey Police says a 29-year-old man has died after being shot by armed officers on Sunday.
Police were called to reports of an altercation between two people, one of whom had a weapon, in Nursery Road, Woking.An investigation into the incident has been launched by the IOPC following a mandatory referral from Surrey Police.
IOPC regional director, Mel Palmer, said: “This is a tragic incident during which a man sadly lost his life. "We have met with the man’s family to explain our role. Our thoughts are with them and everyone affected by this incident."The IOPC said it found from police call logs that shortly after 00:30 BST on Sunday officers received a report of an altercation, with a man said to be carrying a firearm on Nursery Road.“Armed Surrey officers arrived shortly afterwards and approached the address, with cordons put in place,” it said.
“Police body-worn footage shows officers calling for the occupant of the address to come to the door with nothing in their hands.The IOPC said one shot was fired by a firearms officer, which struck the man shortly after 01:20. It said a police baton round was also discharged, and officers provided immediate first aid while an ambulance was requested.Motorcyclist dies following crash near cemeteryTwo MPs in Surrey raise concerns over a decision to move a division base, after unstable concrete was found at a building in Reigate.
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