Family Seeks Justice After Police Shooting of Marcus Meade on Christmas Eve

The 39-year-old father of two was killed during a five-hour standoff in Redditch, prompting an independent investigation into the incident.

Marcus Meade, 39, was fatally shot by a West Mercia Police firearms officer after a standoff lasting more than five hours on December 24, 2024.
Police were called to the scene over concerns for Meade's welfare, as he was reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis and was in possession of a knife.
Officers used distraction devices, a Taser, and eventually fired a single shot that struck Meade in the chest; he died at the scene despite attempts to administer first aid.
Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has launched an investigation into the incident, reviewing body-worn camera footage and officer accounts to determine if proper procedures were followed.
Meade's family, who first learned of his death through social media, are demanding answers and justice, highlighting his past bravery in apprehending a murderer and his role as a father and community member.