UK: Marcus Meade, 39 Killed By Police After Standoff, Redditch, 24 Dec 2024

[MrsWatson]

Family of man killed by police in Redditch seeking ‘answers and justice’

Marcus Meade, 39, was shot in his home after five-hour standoff with officers while in possession of knife

www.theguardian.com

Marcus Meade, 39, was shot by police in his Redditch home after a five-hour standoff with officers while in possession of a knife.
He was alone in the property, and it is understood his neighbours called the ambulance service, and paramedics then called the police, over concerns for Meade’s safety. It is believed he was suffering from a mental health crisis.

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The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said West Mercia police had been called to the property at about 2pm over concerns for Meade’s welfare and tried to negotiate with him for several hours. He was “in possession of a knife”, they said.

At about 7.40pm, several officers forced entry to the house, used distraction devices to create loud bangs and flashes, and discharged at least one Taser, before the gun was fired.

 

[MrsWatson]

Doorbell footage shows moment armed police shoot man on Christmas Eve

Marcus Meade had been involved in a standoff at a property in Worcestershire for over five hours before he was fatally shot by police

www.independent.co.uk

**WARNING**
This video shows the moment he is shot by police.

 

[MrsWatson]

Redditch man killed by armed police shot once, investigators say

Marcus Meade, 39, died after a five-hour stand off on Christmas Eve, investigators say.

www.bbc.co.uk

IOPC regional director Derrick Campbell said: "Our thoughts and sympathies remain with Mr Meade's family, and everyone affected by his death.

"We are working hard to piece together all the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident and we want to reassure the community that our investigation, which is still in its early stages, will be thorough and guided by the evidence we find."

He added the inquiry would examine police strategy and tactics, as well as officers' actions and decision-making and whether relevant policies and procedures were followed.

 

[MrsWatson]

I don't understand why this man was fatally shot.