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Murdered Pc's family 'devastated' Police due to name shot officer
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The family of a policeman shot dead at the scene of a domestic argument is said to be "devastated" at his killing. A policeman shot dead at the scene of a domestic argument is expected to be named by his force later.
The officer, who has not yet been named, was shot by a man who is thought to have shot himself moments later. The constable was shot by a man in his 30s who is thought to have killed himself moments later.
The gunman was said to have been involved in a row before the shooting in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, on Sunday. Police are not looking for anyone else. The gunman was said to have been involved in a row before the incident in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, on Sunday. Police are not looking for anyone else.
West Mercia Chief Constable Paul West said the officer's family were "understandably devastated".West Mercia Chief Constable Paul West said the officer's family were "understandably devastated".
The gunman, who has also not been named but is said to be in his 30s, was found dead at the scene close to his flat. The gunman, who has also not been named, was found dead at the scene close to his flat.
'Profound effect''Profound effect'
The police officer was pronounced dead on arrival at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.The police officer was pronounced dead on arrival at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing two loud bangsEyewitnesses reported hearing two loud bangs
Post-mortem examinations on both men have yet to be carried out, West Mercia police said.Post-mortem examinations on both men have yet to be carried out, West Mercia police said.
Mr West said the force had been profoundly affected by the officer's death. Chief Constable West said the force had been profoundly affected by the officer's death.
He said: "The whole force is extremely shocked and saddened by the death of one of our colleagues and it is important to remember that another man has also died today."He said: "The whole force is extremely shocked and saddened by the death of one of our colleagues and it is important to remember that another man has also died today."
It was reported that the man and his girlfriend had been asked to leave a local pub in Shrewsbury on Saturday night after they had been arguing.It was reported that the man and his girlfriend had been asked to leave a local pub in Shrewsbury on Saturday night after they had been arguing.
A police armed response unit was then called to attend a "domestic incident" at 0610 BST on Sunday, when the officer was killed.A police armed response unit was then called to attend a "domestic incident" at 0610 BST on Sunday, when the officer was killed.
It is understood that no police firearm was discharged during the incident, but a weapon was recovered from the scene.It is understood that no police firearm was discharged during the incident, but a weapon was recovered from the scene.
'Quiet man''Quiet man'
Neighbours said they saw the gunman in the early hours of the morning on the roof of a garden shed throwing stones at the windows of his flat.Neighbours said they saw the gunman in the early hours of the morning on the roof of a garden shed throwing stones at the windows of his flat.
He was described as a quiet fishing and shooting enthusiast.He was described as a quiet fishing and shooting enthusiast.
Richard Duggan, a 34-year-old electrician, said: "I have known him for about 15 years and you would never see him causing trouble.Richard Duggan, a 34-year-old electrician, said: "I have known him for about 15 years and you would never see him causing trouble.
"He was into fishing and shooting and he was very quiet. I just can't believe what has happened.""He was into fishing and shooting and he was very quiet. I just can't believe what has happened."
Resident Tony Jones told how he saw the aftermath of the incident.Resident Tony Jones told how he saw the aftermath of the incident.
"I looked out of the bedroom window and I saw two coppers drag the wounded copper across the car park outside my flat."I looked out of the bedroom window and I saw two coppers drag the wounded copper across the car park outside my flat.
"I saw the paramedics running round the corner to attend to him and there was a lot of blood."I saw the paramedics running round the corner to attend to him and there was a lot of blood.
"He was all helmeted up and had a flak jacket, but I have heard he was shot in the neck.""He was all helmeted up and had a flak jacket, but I have heard he was shot in the neck."
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC), which investigates shootings involving police officers, has been informed.The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC), which investigates shootings involving police officers, has been informed.


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