The death of Tony Keeble, from Thetford, is under investigation by the police watchdog
A man who was fatally shot by police in an incident on the A11 has been named. The death of Tony Keeble, from Thetford, is currently under investigation by the police watchdog.
Officers were called to reports of a vehicle collision on London Road in Thetford, Norfolk, at around 8.25pm on Sunday (December 28).
There were also reports that a man, who had left the scene, was seen with a handgun, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said.
Armed officers found a man on the side of the A11 shortly before 9pm and ordered him to drop his weapon before two officers fired a single shot which struck the individual.
Today (Friday), the IOPC named Mr Keeble as the man who was shot, saying that a post-mortem examination had given the provisional cause of death as gunshot wounds to the chest and abdomen.
What appeared to be a non-police issue firearm was recovered from the scene, according to the police watchdog.
First aid was provided to Mr Keeble and an ambulance was requested but the 61-year-old was declared dead at the scene, the watchdog said.
The IOPC, which is investigating the incident, said it had obtained initial statements from the officers involved and will be taking further detailed statements.
All officers involved are currently being treated a witnesses, the IOPC said on Friday evening, adding that at this stage there was no indication any officer had potentially breached police standards of professional behaviour.
Police body-worn video and dashcam footage is also being reviewed by investigators.
IOPC director Amanda Rowe said: “We understand that any incident of this nature is likely to cause public concern, particularly in the local Norfolk community, with questions about the circumstances surrounding this event.
“That’s why it’s important that we carry out a robust and thorough independent investigation.
“Our investigation remains in its early stages and we are still gathering and reviewing evidence as we work to establish the full circumstances.
“Our sympathies remain with everyone affected by this incident.
“We have contacted Mr Keeble’s family and will be meeting with them to explain our role and ensure they are kept updated as our investigation progresses.
“They have asked for privacy and request that media do not contact them at this very difficult time.”
A date for the inquest into Mr Keeble’s death has yet to be scheduled, the IOPC said.
