A man has been shot dead by police at Milton Keynes railway station (Image: UKNIP)
A man who was reported to have been carrying a firearm at Milton Keynes railway station has been shot dead by police, Thames Valley Police said. Officers from Thames Valley Police and British Transport Police were called to reports that a man was carrying a firearm at the station in Elder Gate, Milton Keynes on Tuesday at 12.55pm.
A force spokesman said: “Armed officers from Thames Valley Police responded and challenged the man, before shots were fired by police. Life-saving actions were immediately taken at the scene, but the man was pronounced dead at 1.44pm.”
There is not believed to be any further risk to the public, police said. The shots were fired in the station square outside the building and police have put a cordon in place around the area. A few entrances to the building have been closed off but London Northwestern Railway said there has been no impact on services.
It warned passengers that there is reduced access to the front of the station as emergency services are dealing with the incident. The Independent Office for Police Conduct began an investigation at 2.26pm after being contacted by TVP.
A spokesman, who described the investigation as being “in its very early stages,” added: “We were notified by TVP shortly after the incident and IOPC investigators have been sent to the station and the police post incident procedure to begin gathering information. Our thoughts are with the family of the man who died and all those who have been affected by this incident.
“Our role in these circumstances is to independently investigate all of the circumstances surrounding this incident including the actions and decisions taken by the police.”
Shazna Muzammil, a councillor and Conservative group leader at Milton Keynes City Council, said she was “deeply shocked” by what happened. In a post on X, she said: “Our thoughts are with all those there and affected by it. It must have been quite a shock. Very thankful to the police and emergency services for their swift response in keeping everyone safe.”
BTP said its officers remained on scene to assist colleagues from TVP.
A spokesman said: “BTP received a report from Thames Valley Police at 1pm today of a man carrying a firearm at Milton Keynes station. Armed officers from Thames Valley Police responded and he was shot and pronounced dead outside of the station.”
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A store worker wanted to 'find somewhere we could hide'
Hever Marin said he was on a phone call in the station building when he heard the "very loud" shot.
"So we went out to see and the next thing we saw was two armed cops trying to get some medical equipment to resuscitate the guy," he told the BBC.
"They tried for at least 10 minutes. But the guy wasn't reacting."
Mr Marin continued: "It was very distressing because, we were just here... and any loose bullets could have impacted us."
Co-op store worker Barentina Corredor said she wanted to "find a place where we could hide - I was scared".
"They were trying so hard on CPR - it was quite shocking to be honest," she recalled.
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Residents and passengers comment on shooting
One passenger, Darren Sarson wrote: "I literally got off my train as it happened, police were absolutely everywhere."
Glen Lane added: "My thoughts are with all of the officers involved; these are always horrible jobs to deal with."
Paula Milford said: "Thank you for looking after us here in Milton Keynes. Thoughts are with all officers involved."
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Man given CPR in scene photo
A new photo from the scene shows a man being given CPR by emergency services
Man being given CPR (Image: SWNS)
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Barricade erected at site of shooting
A large plastic barrier has been erected immediately outside the exit to Milton Keynes Central train station after a man reported to be carrying a gun was shot dead by police.
The barricade had a “police line do not enter” sign on it and was guarded by an officer.
A cordon is in place and forensic workers were operating in the street by the bus stops at 5pm.
A huge cordon is in place (Image: Peter Manning/LNP)
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Locals thought it could be an April Fools prank
The incident and the gunshots have been reported on social media, causing some people to ask if it was an April Fool spoof.
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Investigation launched into police conduct
The Independent Office for Police Conduct began an investigation at 2.26pm after being contacted by TVP.
A spokesman, who described the investigation as being “in its very early stages”, added: “We were notified by TVP shortly after the incident and IOPC investigators have been sent to the station and the police post incident procedure to begin gathering information.
“Our thoughts are with the family of the man who died and all those who have been affected by this incident.
“Our role in these circumstances is to independently investigate all of the circumstances surrounding this incident including the actions and decisions taken by the police.”
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Store worker says he's never known anything like it'
A source near to the incident told Metro: "I just heard a bang and then the ambulances arrived."
A worker at a store close to the station said the whole area was cordoned off and three or four police cars are still present.
He said: "I have never known anything like it. It is obviously concerning, we have never heard anything happen like this before. The station has been closed for a couple hours now."
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Local councillor 'deeply shocked' by shooting
Milton Keynes councillor Shazna Muzammil said: " We are deeply shocked by the events that unfolded today at Milton Keynes railway station.
"Our thoughts are with all those there and affected by it. It must have been quite a shock.
"Very thankful to the police and emergency services for their swift response in keeping everyone safe."
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Station cordoned off by police
An area outside the station has been cordoned off and it is understood some bus services were disrupted from going to nearby stops.
The F70 and F77 Arriva Bedfordshire services are unable to serve the station due to the incident, instead terminating and resuming at The Point
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Thames Valley Police issues statement
Thames Valley Police said in a statement: “Officers from Thames Valley Police and British Transport Police were called to reports of a man carrying a firearm at Milton Keynes railway station, Elder Gate, Milton Keynes, at 12.55pm today.
“Armed officers from Thames Valley Police responded and challenged the man, before shots were fired by police. Life-saving actions were immediately taken at the scene, but the man was pronounced dead at 1.44pm.
“There is not believed to be any further risk to the public at this time. We will provide more details as soon as we are able to.”
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