Man with handgun shot twice and killed by police after walking along A11 carriageway is named
The police watchdog is investigating the shooting
A MAN shot and killed by police after walking along an A11 carriageway has been named.
Tony Keeble was shot twice by officers after they were called to a car collision in Norfolk on December 28.
The Thetford resident was shot as officers believed he was carrying a handgun which he was ordered to drop, according to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
Amanda Rowe, the director of the IOPC, said: “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.
“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.”
Police were reported to a collision between a Honda Jazz and a Mercedes van on London Road at around 8.25pm on Sunday, December 28.
When armed officers arrived to the scene, they found the driver of the Honda to have suffered minor injuries.
He declined medical treatment when taken to hospital.
Police received several reports from members of the public that a man carrying a handgun was spotted on London Road.
Keeble was found on the side of the A11 carriageway by armed officers who ordered him to drop his weapon.
Two officers proceeded to both fire a single shot to Keeble’s chest and abdomen.
A non police-issued firearm was recovered from the scene.
Despite paramedics being called, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
A post-mortem examination was carried out today establishing the two gunshot wounds as his cause of death.
An inquest is yet to be scheduled.
The IOPC stated that initial statements have been given by the officers present and are all currently being treated as witnesses.
But the watchdog has said there is “no indication” as of yet that policing standards of professional behaviour had been breached.
Deputy Chief Constable Dave Marshall of Norfolk Police said: “This is a very serious matter, sadly someone has lost their life, and I understand people will want to know what happened.
“However, there is a duty on this organisation, my colleagues and I, to protect the integrity and independence of the IOPC investigation so it can progress and make its own assessment of what happened.
“We are cooperating fully with the IOPC investigation and are in the process of handing over all body-worn video footage, 999 calls and drone footage so this can be thoroughly investigated, and to ensure full transparency.”
