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Watchdog Confirms Two Shots in Fatal Thetford Police Shooting After Crash

Norfolk Police are transferring body‑worn video, call recordings plus drone footage to support the independent investigation.

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.