UK Police kill man outside Milton Keynes railway station

A man was shot dead by the United Kingdom police outside Milton Keynes Central Station after officers were called to reports that he was carrying a firearm, according to BBC on Tuesday.

The incident occurred at 12:55 BST when police confronted the suspect, and shots were fired.

A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said “life-saving actions were immediately taken” but that he was pronounced dead at 13:44.

“There is not believed to be any further risk to the public at this time,” the spokesperson added.

Eyewitnesses described hearing a loud shot and seeing armed police officers performing CPR on the man.

According to BBC, one witness, 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 said.

“They tried for at least 10 minutes. But the guy wasn’t reacting.”

Another witness, Barentina Corredor, a worker at a nearby store, said she was initially frightened by the noise and was shocked by the police’s efforts to save the man.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has launched an investigation into the shooting, focusing on the officers’ actions and decisions.

Thames Valley Police confirmed that there was no ongoing threat to the public.

The police presence at the station led to disruptions, with some station exits closed and crowds being staggered while entering and leaving the station. However, train services were not affected.

Local authorities, including Milton Keynes City Council, expressed concern over the incident, while police assured the public that they would continue their investigation and provide updates as necessary.

The IOPC investigation is in its early stages, and further details are awaited.