Man ‘carrying handgun’ shot and killed by police after crash | EUROtoday

A person believed to have been carrying a handgun has been shot lifeless by police after a automobile crash in Norfolk.

Officers had been known as to London Road in Thetford at round 8.25pm on Sunday after receiving experiences of a two-vehicle collision.

Police mentioned one man, regarded as the driving force of one of many automobiles, left the scene holding what was described as a handgun.

Armed response officers attended the scene, and the suspect was later shot by police a brief distance away. Despite the efforts of emergency companies, he was pronounced lifeless on the scene.

Norfolk Constabulary mentioned an investigation is underway to determine the complete circumstances of the incident, which has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

The A11 stays closed in each instructions from the Thetford Ranges roundabout to the Brandon Road roundabout.

Assistant Chief Constable David Buckley mentioned: “We understand this incident will cause concern in the community.

“Our highly trained armed officers deploy to hundreds of firearms-related calls each year, but incidents where police discharge firearms are thankfully incredibly rare. A full and independent investigation is already underway.

“We are of course cooperating fully with the IOPC investigation and will be handing over all bodyworn footage and 999 calls to ensure transparency.

“We are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.”

In an announcement issued on Monday morning, the drive mentioned: “Norfolk Constabulary has made a referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct following an incident where a man was shot by police in Thetford.

“Officers were called to London Road at around 8.25pm on Sunday 28 December 2025 following reports of a two-vehicle collision.

“One man, believed to be the driver of one of the vehicles, left the scene holding what was described as a handgun.

“Armed response officers attended and the suspect was subsequently shot by police a short distance away. Despite the efforts of emergency services he was pronounced dead at the scene.

“An investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances of the incident.

“The A11 remains closed in both directions from the Thetford Ranges roundabout to the Brandon Road roundabout.

“As is standard procedure in these circumstances the force has notified the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) which has begun its investigation.”