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Man shot dead and another injured in Milton Keynes | Man shot dead and another injured in Milton Keynes |
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A man has been shot dead and another has been injured in Milton Keynes, police have said. | A man has been shot dead and another has been injured in Milton Keynes, police have said. |
The incident happened in Fishermead Boulevard just after 2200 BST on Thursday. | The incident happened in Fishermead Boulevard just after 2200 BST on Thursday. |
Police said a large area of the estate had been sealed off. | Police said a large area of the estate had been sealed off. |
Det Supt Rob Mason, from Thames Valley Police, moved to reassure residents and said there was a large police presence in the area. | Det Supt Rob Mason, from Thames Valley Police, moved to reassure residents and said there was a large police presence in the area. |
"Clearly we are at the very early stages of our investigation into this incident," he said. | |
"A large area of Fishermead is currently sealed off while officers carry out investigations and protect the scene. | |
"I can confirm that one man has died from his injuries and that another has been injured in the incident. | |
"I appreciate that residents will feel concerned about this incident. However, there is a large and highly visible police presence in the area. | |
"I also appreciate that there will be a lot of rumour and intrigue in the community. However, we are at the very early stages of this investigation and as such cannot speculate on possible reasons for the attack. | |
"I would ask that anyone who has any information about this incident contacts Thames Valley Police urgently." |