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Man who died following police shooting in Kent named

A man who died after being shot by police in Kent has been named as William Smith.

Mr Smith, 36, died during a planned police operation in Smiths Lane, Goudhurst, at around 8.30pm on Sunday 1 May 2016.

The IPCC is investigating the circumstances of Mr Smith’s death. IPCC investigators attended the scene on Sunday evening to oversee forensic examinations. A separate team of investigators attended Maidstone Police HQ to oversee the post-incident procedure.

A post-mortem examination has established Mr Smith died from gunshot wounds. Mr Smith was formally identified by his family this afternoon (5 May).

Ballistic analysis and statements provided by officers indicate that two Kent Police firearms officers discharged their weapons twice each during the incident.

What appear to be two non-police issue firearms have been recovered from the scene and are undergoing forensic testing.

Detailed forensic examination of the scene is ongoing. No body-worn video footage is available.

The officers involved in the incident have provided both initial accounts and full accounts to the IPCC in a process which was overseen by IPCC investigators.

The IPCC is continuing to keep Mr Smith’s family updated with developments. The family has requested that the media respect their privacy at this time.

 

Channel website: https://policeconduct.gov.uk/

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