Gun Drama on Norfolk’s A11 Ends in Deadly Police Shooting Tony Keeble, 61, from...
Published: 6:15 pm January 2, 2026
Updated: 5:11 pm February 15, 2026
Man, 61, Shot Dead by Armed Police After Norfolk Car Crash Named
Location: Thetford

 

Gun Drama on Norfolk’s A11 Ends in Deadly Police Shooting

Tony Keeble, 61, from Thetford, was shot dead by armed officers after a car crash and reports he was armed with a handgun. The chaos unfolded on London Road, Thetford, just after 8.25pm on Sunday, December 28, following a collision between a car and a Mercedes van.

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Police were called shortly after 9pm when witnesses said a man had fled the scene carrying a firearm.

Police Confront Suspect, Fatal Shots Fired

Officers found Keeble on the side of the A11. He was told twice to drop the weapon. Moments later, two armed police fired a single shot, hitting him in the chest and abdomen.

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