UK police confirms six people killed in Plymouth shooting
August 13, 2021, 6:16 am

UK police confirms six people killed in Plymouth shooting

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According to the BBC, police in Plymouth have confirmed six people - including a suspected gunman - have died in a firearms incident. UK police

The British media corporation reported Devon and Cornwall Police were called to Biddick Drive in the Keyham area at about 18:10 BST on Thursday.

Police said three females, two males and the suspect died. All are thought to have died from gunshot wounds and relatives have been informed.

The BBC said, an MP stated that one of those killed was under 10 years old and more people were being treated in hospital.

It added, Plymouth Sutton & Devonport MP Luke Pollard said the incident was "unspeakably awful" and that he was "utterly devastated" to learn one of those killed was a child.

Devon and Cornwall Police said in a statement, two females and the three males died at the scene, while one female died shortly after in hospital.

The force added: "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."

Plymouth Moor View MP Johnny Mercer earlier said the incident was "not terror-related".

Scenes of crime officers in white suits could be seen using cameras in the street and members of the public who lived locally were not allowed into their homes, PA Media reported.

Officers appealed to the public not to speculate or share pictures of the scene on social media or anywhere else.

Home Secretary Priti Patel tweeted: "The incident in Plymouth is shocking and my thoughts are with those affected.

"I have spoken to the chief constable and offered my full support.

"I urge everyone to remain calm, follow police advice and allow our emergency services to get on with their jobs."

According to the BBC, people were asked to stay inside and follow police advice as the emergency services responded.

The Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said in a tweet, "There's much we don't know about the shocking events in Plymouth. However it's clear tragedy has hit Keyham.

"My thoughts are with the families and neighbours of those caught up in this nightmare. I pay tribute to our emergency services who ran towards events we'd all run from."

Source: BBC

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