Overview
- The IOPC has opened an inquiry, confirming officers fired two shots and that a non‑police‑issue firearm was recovered at the scene.
- Police were called to a two‑vehicle collision at about 8:25pm on London Road; a man left the scene holding what was described as a handgun and was shot a short distance away.
- The man who died is believed to be in his 60s; formal identification is pending and next of kin have been informed.
- Investigators are gathering body‑worn video, 999 logs and other evidence as Norfolk Constabulary says it is fully cooperating.
- The A11, closed for extensive forensic and collision work on Monday, still has one southbound lane shut on Tuesday near Thetford.