Man Fatally Shot by Police in Surrey
- A 29-year-old man in Knaphill, Surrey, has died after being shot by armed police on Sunday.
- Surrey Police confirmed the man's death following the incident.
- The shooting incident has sparked investigations into the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting.
A man has died following a shooting involving armed police officers in Surrey on Sunday. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, has prompted an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) after a mandatory referral from Surrey Police. The police expressed their condolences to all those affected by the tragic event. According to the IOPC, police received a report shortly after 00:30 BST regarding an altercation involving a man allegedly carrying a firearm on Nursery Road. The caller indicated that the man had entered a nearby residence. Body-worn footage from the officers shows them instructing the occupant to exit the property without any weapons in hand. When the man opened the door, he reportedly pointed a weapon at the officers, leading to a firearms officer discharging a single shot that struck him shortly after 01:20. The IOPC confirmed that a "non-police issue weapon" was recovered at the scene and has since been seized for further examination. Surrey Police reiterated their sympathies for those impacted by the incident, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation. The investigation by the IOPC aims to provide clarity and accountability regarding the events that transpired during this critical encounter.