Dagenham Drama: Man Fatally Shot by Police After Claiming to Have Guns
At 8pm last Thursday, emergency services rushed to a home in Weston Green, Dagenham, after a man called 999 threatening to take his own life—and revealing he had loaded firearms.
Armed Police and Negotiators Called In
Police immediately deployed armed officers and a specialist negotiator to the scene. Intense talks ensued as officers desperately tried to bring the tense standoff to a peaceful end.
Shots Fired and Tragic Outcome
Shortly before 9pm, the situation escalated when police fired shots. Despite CPR and urgent medical aid from paramedics, the man was pronounced dead at 9.30pm.
Investigation Underway as Community Mourns
- A non-police firearm was recovered from the address.
- Police believe the man was around 40 years old; next of kin have been informed.
- No one else was found at the property during the incident.
Commander Kyle Gordon, North East Frontline Policing: “My thoughts are with the man’s loved ones, the local community, and the officers involved. We will give full support to the family.”
The Metropolitan Police’s Directorate of Professional Standards and the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) have launched an independent investigation into the fatal shooting.
IOPC Spokesman: “We have been notified by the Met that a man has been fatally shot during an incident in Dagenham shortly before 9pm. We have begun an investigation and sent officers to the scene to gather information. No further details are available at this time.”
