Man dies following police shooting incident in Milton Keynes
Officers were called to reports of a man carrying a firearm at Milton Keynes railway this afternoon (Tuesday 1 April)
Last updated 1st Apr 2025
A man who was reported to have been carrying a firearm at Milton Keynes railway station has been shot dead by police.
Officers from Thames Valley Police and British Transport Police were called to reports of a man carrying a firearm at Milton Keynes railway station, Elder Gate, Milton Keynes, at 12.55pm today (Tuesday 1 April).
Armed officers from Thames Valley Police responded and challenged the man, before shots were fired by police.
A force spokesman said: "Armed officers from Thames Valley Police responded and challenged the man, before shots were fired by police.
"Life-saving actions were immediately taken at the scene, but the man was pronounced dead at 1.44pm."
The shots were fired in the station square outside the building and police put a cordon in place around the area.
A few entrances to the building have been closed off but London Northwestern Railway said there has been no impact on services.
It warned passengers that there is reduced access to the front of the station as emergency services are dealing with the incident.
The police watchdog's begun an investigation.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct began an investigation at 2.26pm after being contacted by TVP.
A spokesman, who described the investigation as being "in its very early stages," added: "We were notified by TVP shortly after the incident and IOPC investigators have been sent to the station and the police post incident procedure to begin gathering information.
"Our thoughts are with the family of the man who died and all those who have been affected by this incident.
"Our role in these circumstances is to independently investigate all of the circumstances surrounding this incident including the actions and decisions taken by the police."