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Inquiry over woman shot by police Woman shot by police identified
(about 6 hours later)
An investigation has begun into the death of a 37-year-old woman who was shot by police in Kent. A woman who was shot by police in Kent has been named by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC)
She was shot in the car park of a department store in Sevenoaks early on Monday, after police were called out to reports of a woman seen with a gun. Ann Sanderson, 37, was shot in the car park of a department store in Sevenoaks after armed officers were called out to reports of a woman seen with a gun.
The victim, who was from Sevenoaks, is thought to be the first woman shot dead by UK police for nearly 27 years. A post-mortem examination was being carried out on the victim, who lived locally, on Tuesday morning.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is leading the investigation into the shooting. Ms Sanderson, who was shot on Monday, is thought to be the first woman shot dead by UK police for nearly 27 years.
The woman, who has not been identified, was given first aid at the scene but pronounced dead. The IPCC is leading the investigation into the shooting.
Witnesses described hearing a single gunshot at about 0300 BST.Witnesses described hearing a single gunshot at about 0300 BST.
As soon as the shot rang out I knew it was serious Witness Kevin TaylorAs soon as the shot rang out I knew it was serious Witness Kevin Taylor
School caretaker Kevin Taylor, 47, who lives near the car park, said: "There was a bit of shouting and stuff, and it was all over in about 20 minutes.School caretaker Kevin Taylor, 47, who lives near the car park, said: "There was a bit of shouting and stuff, and it was all over in about 20 minutes.
"A woman police officer was doing all the shouting."A woman police officer was doing all the shouting.
"As soon as the shot rang out I knew it was serious."As soon as the shot rang out I knew it was serious.
"It was very, very loud - it sounded like a real meaty weapon.""It was very, very loud - it sounded like a real meaty weapon."
Gun found 'Firearm found'
Part of the town centre, including the bus station, was sealed off following the shooting.Part of the town centre, including the bus station, was sealed off following the shooting.
Officers and forensic science experts have been searching the rear car park of the department store, which is based on Sevenoaks High Street.Officers and forensic science experts have been searching the rear car park of the department store, which is based on Sevenoaks High Street.
A firearm was recovered at the scene, the IPCC said.A firearm was recovered at the scene, the IPCC said.
IPCC commissioner Nicola Williams said: "I send my sympathies to the woman's family and friends and also the police officers concerned.IPCC commissioner Nicola Williams said: "I send my sympathies to the woman's family and friends and also the police officers concerned.
"Whenever there is a fatal shooting by police our independent investigators go to the incident immediately.""Whenever there is a fatal shooting by police our independent investigators go to the incident immediately."