London: Six people, including the suspected gunman, died Thursday during or shortly after a “serious firearms incident” within the southwestern English city of Plymouth, police said Devon and Cornwall Police declared a “critical incident” within the Keyham area of Plymouth early Thursday evening following the shooting, but later said it had been not being considered terrorism related.
Officers had responded alongside other emergency services, including air ambulance staff, to reports of gunshots within the residential neighbourhood near a number of the city’s docks.
“Two females and two males were dead at the scene,” the force said in an update early Friday after hours of uncertainty round the incident.
“A further male, believed to be the offender, was also dead at the scene.”
Police added another female treated at the scene died a brief time later in hospital.
“All are believed to possess died from gunshot wounds,” the force said.
It was unclear how the victims and suspected perpetrator were connected, with many details of what unfolded within the city of around 262,000 residents within the sleepy southwest English county Devon remaining unclear.
“Police would stress this is often not a terrorism related incident,” the force added, noting officers weren’t trying to find anyone else in reference to it.
“Investigations are continuing,” Devon and Cornwall Police said.
Interior Minister Priti Patel called the incident “shocking” and said her thoughts were “with those affected” but didn’t reveal further details of what occurred.
“I have spoken to the Chief Constable and offered my full support,” she tweeted.
“I urge everyone to stay calm, follow police advice and permit our emergency services to urge on with their jobs.”
6 Dead Including Suspected Gunman In UK Shooting
Local MP Johnny Mercer urged people to “remain calm” (Representational)
London: Six people, including the suspected gunman, died Thursday during or shortly after a “serious firearms incident” within the southwestern English city of Plymouth, police said.
Devon and Cornwall Police declared a “critical incident” within the Keyham area of Plymouth early Thursday evening following the shooting, but later said it had been not being considered terrorism related.
Officers had responded alongside other emergency services, including air ambulance staff, to reports of gunshots within the residential neighbourhood near a number of the city’s docks.
“Two females and two males were dead at the scene,” the force said in an update early Friday after hours of uncertainty round the incident.
“A further male, believed to be the offender, was also dead at the scene.”
Police added another female treated at the scene died a brief time later in hospital.
“All are believed to possess died from gunshot wounds,” the force said.
It was unclear how the victims and suspected perpetrator were connected, with many details of what unfolded within the city of around 262,000 residents within the sleepy southwest English county Devon remaining unclear.
“Police would stress this is often not a terrorism related incident,” the force added, noting officers weren’t trying to find anyone else in reference to it.
“Investigations are continuing,” Devon and Cornwall Police said.
Interior Minister Priti Patel called the incident “shocking” and said her thoughts were “with those affected” but didn’t reveal further details of what occurred.
“I have spoken to the Chief Constable and offered my full support,” she tweeted.
“I urge everyone to stay calm, follow police advice and permit our emergency services to urge on with their jobs.”
– ‘Randomly started shooting
British media said local residents had reported hearing loud bangs and gunshots before police swarmed the world .
Witness Sharron, who didn’t want to offer her full name, told the BBC she had heard shouting followed by several gunshots.
“This was when the shooter kicked within the door of a house and randomly started shooting,” she said.
“He ran from the house shooting as he ran and proceeded to shoot at a couple of people”.
Robert Pinkerton, a second witness, told British broadcaster he “walked round the corner” and “bumped into a bloke with a shotgun” dressed beat black.
South Western Ambulance Service said it had skilled the incident with a big number of resources, including Hazardous Area Response Teams, air and ground ambulances, multiple doctors and senior paramedics.
Luke Pollard, an area MP, said things seemed like “a very grim day for our city and our community”.
“Please can everyone stay safe, stay indoors and follow police advice,” he added.
Keir Starmer, leader of the most opposition Labour Party , said “tragedy has hit Keyham”.
“I pay tribute to our emergency services who ran towards events we’d all run from,” he added.
Mass casualty shootings are rare in Britain, where most cops are unarmed, while southwest England — a well-liked domestic holiday destination — is usually referred to as a tranquil a part of the country.
