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Man in 80s shot dead in Reigate gun shop | Man in 80s shot dead in Reigate gun shop |
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A man in his 80s has died after apparently shooting himself in a hunting shop in Surrey. | A man in his 80s has died after apparently shooting himself in a hunting shop in Surrey. |
The gun was heard to go off at John Powell Gun Makers in Reigate town centre at about 09:40 GMT, Surrey Police said. | The gun was heard to go off at John Powell Gun Makers in Reigate town centre at about 09:40 GMT, Surrey Police said. |
A man, thought to be a customer or visitor to the shop, was declared dead at the scene. | A man, thought to be a customer or visitor to the shop, was declared dead at the scene. |
A police spokesman said there did not appear to be any other person involved and there was no threat to the public. | A police spokesman said there did not appear to be any other person involved and there was no threat to the public. |
He said it appeared that the man had shot himself, but was unable to say whether it was accidental or deliberate. | |
The shop sells vintage guns, shotguns, rifles and airguns. |
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