Overview
- Officers were called to London Road at about 8:25pm on Sunday after reports of a two‑vehicle collision.
- A man believed to be a driver left the scene holding what was described as a handgun and was shot by armed officers a short distance away.
- He was pronounced dead at the scene despite efforts by emergency services.
- Norfolk Constabulary has referred the incident to the IOPC, which has begun an independent investigation, and the force will hand over body‑worn video and 999 call recordings.
- The A11 is closed between the Thetford Ranges and Brandon Road roundabouts with National Highways diversion routes in place, and police say they are not seeking anyone else.