Police confirm SIX people have died in Plymouth shooting
The tragic incident unfolded in the Keyham area of the city on Thursday evening
Last updated 13th Aug 2021
Police have confirmed six people - two males, three females and another male, believed to be the offender - have died after a shooting in Plymouth.
MP Luke Pollard tweeted to say 'I’m utterly devastated that one of the people killed in the Keyham shooting was a child under ten years old', however police are yet to confirm that.
Multiple emergency services rushed to the Keyham area on Thursday evening (12th August).
South Western Ambulance Service said a Hazardous Area Response Team was deployed, as well as multiple ambulances, air ambulances, doctors and senior paramedics.
Devon and Cornwall Police declared a critical incident, but have since stressed that it is not terrorism related and urged the public to remain calm.
In a statement, Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Officers and ambulance staff attended the scene.
"Following attendance at the scene, two females and two males were deceased at the scene. A further male, believed to be the offender, was also deceased at the scene. All are believed to have died from gunshot wounds.
"Another female treated at the scene for gunshot wounds, died a short time later in hospital.
"All of the next of kin of the deceased have been located and informed by Devon & Cornwall Police officers.
"Devon & Cornwall Police would stress this is not a terrorism related incident.
"The area has been cordoned off and police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
"Investigations are continuing into the incident and disruption to the road network in the Keyham will remain throughout the night.
"Police continue to ask any members of the public with mobile phone footage of the immediate aftermath of the incident not to post this on social media platforms and to respect those families who have lost loved ones this evening”.
Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner, Alison Hernadez, tweeted: 'Aware of tonight’s tragic incident in Plymouth. Thank you to @dc_police for dealing with the situation. Thoughts with those directly affected and the City of Plymouth tonight'.
She later shared a post from Victim Support, urging people to reach out if they needed to chat about what had happened in Plymouth.