The police watchdog said its investigation in the death of a man in Carlisle, shot by armed officers, was progressing well.
The 40-year-old man, who has not been named, was killed on Monday at a home on Borland Avenue, Botcherby.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct was called in following the fatal shooting by Cumbria Constabulary. The IOPC is automatically alerted when officers discharge their weapons.
The IOPC said: “Shortly after 3.30pm, officers were called to a domestic property where it was reported a man was making threats to kill and young children were present.
“Armed and unarmed officers entered the property. Initial accounts report that once inside, they identified a possible imminent threat to a child and two armed officers discharged their weapons.
“The man suffered injuries to his head and chest and was pronounced dead at the scene at around 4.15pm. A knife was recovered at the scene.”
It said it had obtained initial accounts from 11 officers and had begun the process of reviewing evidence, including body-worn video showing events inside the property.
A post-mortem took place yesterday, December 20.
IOPC regional director Catherine Bates said: “This was a tragic incident and our thoughts are with all those affected. While police shootings are, thankfully, rare it is understandable that people will be concerned by recent events.
“This was an isolated incident and our independent investigation will be thorough to ensure we understand the circumstances that have led to a man losing his life.
“We have met with the man’s family to explain our role and will be updating them as the investigation progresses.”
