Man died after being shot in abdomen by police officer, inquest told
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A man died after he was shot in the abdomen by an armed police officer, an inquest has heard. The Independent Office for Police Conduct and Surrey Police are also interested parties, Mr Wickens said. Our investigation is in its early stages, and we will keep the man’s family and the force updated as our investigation progresses Mel Palmer, Independent Office of Police Conduct The watchdog said it was notified by Surrey Police shortly after 2am and declared an independent inquiry, sending investigators to attend the scene and the post-incident procedures, where officers provided initial accounts. IOPC regional director Mel Palmer said: “This is a tragic incident during which a man sadly lost his life.