A man has been shot dead by a police officer in Swindon.
The 57-year-old man died just before 03:00 GMT in the shooting in Summers Street, said the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), which is investigating.
It said the shooting happened after Wiltshire Police were called to two men "arguing in the street".
The fatal shooting happened in the Rodbourne area around 2am this morninghttps://t.co/sluxZSQ4K6
— BBC West Live (@BBCBristol) November 8, 2020
The force said it would be stepping up its presence in the area but added there was no danger to the public.
In a statement the IOPC said police were called to Summers Street, in the Rodbourne area of Swindon, just after 02:00 GMT.
"At this early stage it is believed a 57-year-old man has been fatally shot during the police response to reports of two men arguing in the street," the statement said.
The IOPC said the man was confirmed dead in an ambulance at 02:56 GMT.
It said investigators were at the scene and were speaking to officers involved in the incident.
The IOPC added it was "mandatory for us to conduct an independent investigation when the police fatally shoot a member of the public".
"Our thoughts and sympathies are with all of those affected by this terrible incident," it added.
Wiltshire Police said it would not be commenting on the incident because of the IOPC investigation.
A spokesman said: "We would, however, like to reassure the public there is no risk to the wider community and that there is likely to be an increased police presence in the area for a considerable time."
Latest Stories
-
GRA boss charges customs officers to be professional ahead of 2024 general elections
13 mins -
NPP thanks stakeholders for successful Ejisu by-election
15 mins -
Bawumia promises to involve chiefs in licensing miners if elected President
18 mins -
Koda should have visited the pastor to avert the prophecy – Ajagurajah
40 mins -
Emotional support alligator taken and released in swamp
47 mins -
A mate is a mate, Bawumia can’t be in the driver’s seat – NDC Communicator
49 mins -
Over 400 million Google accounts have used passkeys, but our passwordless future remains elusive
52 mins -
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park surpasses Aburi Gardens as most visited site in 2023 – GTA
54 mins -
Third IFC EDGE Students Design Competition opens in Ghana
1 hour -
Baidoo: Disgraceful maltreatment of the Black Princesses must stop
1 hour -
Telecel Ghana commits to community collaboration during Western Region tour
1 hour -
Chieftaincy Ministry shouldn’t have written the letter – Atuguba on Akufo-Addo-chiefs saga
1 hour -
Joe Vibe strikes a ‘Pose’ with new song
1 hour -
Works begin on inner-city roads in Ho
2 hours -
GJA to commemorate World Press Freedom Day in Koforidua
2 hours