A man has died from gunshot injuries when a police firearm was discharged. The man was pronounced dead at the scene after officers were sent to reports of a person threatening people.
The incident happened in Carlisle. Cumbria Constabulary said armed officers were called at 3.37pm on Monday (December 19) to Borland Avenue, and found a man in possession of a knife.
“Shortly after this, a police firearm was discharged,” the force said in a statement. “The man, aged in his 40s, sustained gunshot injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
“No other members of the public were injured during this incident, which at this stage is believed to be an isolated incident.”
A police cordon is in place at the address while officers conduct inquiries. "There will be increased patrol activity within the area throughout the night to help reassure and support the local community," said the force, which has informed the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) about the incident.
The IOPC said: “We have been advised that police were called to a disturbance at a domestic property shortly after 3.30pm, when it was reported that people were being threatened. Armed officers were among those who attended.
“During the incident shots were discharged by police and a man suffered fatal injuries. Our investigators are attending the scene and the police post-incident procedures, where the officers involved will be providing their initial accounts.
“The IOPC investigation is at a very early stage and no further information can be provided at this time. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic incident.”
