What do we know so far about the shooting in Keyham?
Five people and a suspected gunman have died after a shooting in Plymouth.
Here is what we know so far about the incident:
– Devon and Cornwall Police said they received reports of a “serious firearms incident” in Biddick Drive, Keyham at around 6.10pm.
– The South Western Ambulance Service said hazardous area response teams (HART), multiple ambulances, air ambulances, doctors and senior paramedics were sent to the scene.
– Two women and two men were found dead at the scene and the suspected gunman, who has been named locally as Jake Davison, was also found dead.
– A third woman, who was treated at the scene with gunshot wounds, later died in hospital.
– One of those killed was a “small child” aged under 10, according to local MP Luke Pollard.
– Mr Pollard said a number of people are receiving treatment in hospital although the number has not been confirmed by police.
– Detectives stressed the incident was not terror-related and that they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
– The area remained cordoned off on Friday, with officers in white forensic suits working at the scene and a coroner’s ambulance was filmed leaving.
– Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted: “My thoughts are with the friends and family of those who lost their lives and with all those affected by the tragic incident in Plymouth last night. I thank the emergency services for their response.”
– 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.”
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