An investigation by the police is ongoing following a tragic incident at Milton Keynes railway station. The man who was shot and killed by police officers at the station has been identified as David Joyce, a 38-year-old resident of the city. The fatal encounter occurred on Tuesday when officers responded to reports of a man believed to be armed with a gun, who was later revealed to be carrying a knife.
Thames Valley Police reported that a single shot was fired by an officer, and despite receiving immediate medical attention, Mr. Joyce succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The police force has voluntarily referred the case to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) for further investigation. The IOPC has confirmed Mr. Joyce’s identity and is conducting a thorough examination of the circumstances surrounding his death.
According to the IOPC, a post-mortem examination conducted on Thursday revealed that Mr. Joyce died from a single gunshot wound to the abdomen. The watchdog agency has reviewed extensive CCTV and police body-worn camera footage of the incident. All officers present at the scene are being considered as witnesses, and statements are being collected from members of the public who were present at the station during the event. Additional CCTV footage is being obtained from nearby establishments as part of the investigation.
