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Man Shot Dead by Police After A11 Crash in Thetford as IOPC Investigation Begins

The shooting is now under independent IOPC review with police pledging full transparency.

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.