"MULTIPLE fatalities" have been reported after a major incident in Plymouth tonight – as an MP warned of a "grim day for our city".
Armed cops and at least four air ambulances flooded the Keyham suburb after locals said they heard "gunshots" shortly after 6pm.
South Western Ambulance Service have confirmed that they have attended the scene and will be giving updates on the situation.
Residents reportedly heard "gun shots" and "loud bangs" before the emergency services were on scene.
It is understood that there have been "multiple" fatalities, but it is not believed to be terror related at this time.
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BLOODIED VICTIM
Dozens of locals have reported a “shooting” online, with footage circulating online appearing to show a bloodied victim on the ground surrounded by armed police.
In one video posted to social media an armed officer can be heard telling members of the public to “walk away” from the scene.
Police dogs are also on scene searching the area within the cordon.
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SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE AT SCENE
South Western Ambulance Service have confirmed that they have attended the scene and will be giving updates on the situation.
Residents reportedly heard “gun shots” and “loud bangs” before the emergency services were on scene.
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POLICE URGE PEOPLE WITH FOOTAGE TO NOT POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Footage circulating online appeared to show a bloodied victim on the ground surrounded by armed police.
In one video posted to social media an armed officer can be heard telling members of the public to “walk away” from the scene.
Police dogs are also on scene searching the area within the cordon, with the emergency response appearing to centre on North Down Crescent near a school and kids’ playground.
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SHOOTING TOOK PLACE NEAR KIDS PLAYGROUND
Police dogs are also on scene searching the area within the cordon, with the emergency response appearing to centre on North Down Crescent near a school and kids' playground.
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FIVE KILLED BY GUNMAN
Reports suggest that those killed 'include suspect's mother, a toddler and random members of the public.'
Armed cops and at least four air ambulances flooded the Keyham suburb after locals said they heard “gunshots” shortly after 6pm.
A spokesman for Devon and Cornwall Police said: “Police were called to a serious firearms incident in Biddick Drive, in the Keyham area of Plymouth at around 6.10pm today."
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WITNESS SHARE WHAT THEY COULD SEE
One witness, who gave her name as Sharron, said she saw the gunman "kick in the door of a house" before he "randomly started shooting".
She told the BBC: "Firstly, there was shouting, followed by gunshots – three, possibly four to begin with.
"This was when the shooter kicked in the door of a house and randomly started shooting… he ran from the house shooting as he ran and proceeded to shoot at a few people in the Linear Park up from the drive."
Robert Pinkerton aged 54, said he was on Henderson Place , when he heard a loud bang.
He told PlymouthLive that he turned a corner before bumping into the gunman, and "swerved" when he saw the gun.
Robert added that he spotted a man tending to an injured woman in the doorway of a hairdressers.
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MAYOR OF LONDON 'SADDENED' BY EVENTS
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PLYMOUTH SHOOTING TONIGHT
A GUNMAN shot dead five people before being shot dead in Plymouth tonight – as an MP warned of a "grim day for our city".
Armed cops and at least four air ambulances flooded the Keyham suburb after locals said they heard "gunshots" shortly after 6pm.
A spokesman for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Police were called to a serious firearms incident in Biddick Drive, in the Keyham area of Plymouth at around 6.10pm today.
"Officers and ambulance staff attended. There have been a number of fatalities at the scene and several other casualties are receiving treatment.
"A critical incident has been declared. The area has been cordoned off and police believe the situation is contained."
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REPORTS OF MULTIPLE DEATHS
It is understood that there are 5 dead with multiple injured. The gunman has also been shot dead.
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POLICE FULL STATEMENT
Devon and Cornwall police have released the following statement.
“Police were called to a serious firearms incident in Biddick Drive, in the Keyham area of Plymouth at around 6.10pm today [Thursday 12 August].
“Officers and ambulance staff attended.
“There have been a number of fatalities at the scene and several other casualties are receiving treatment.
“A critical incident has been declared.
“The area has been cordoned off and police believe the situation is contained
“Road closures are in place so please avoid the area.
“We are appealing to the public not to speculate or share pictures of the scene on social media or anywhere else.
“We will provide more information on log number 768 of 12/08/21 as soon as we can.”
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DOZENS OF EMERGENCY VEHICLES ARE AT THE SCENE
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'SHOOTER SHOT DEAD'
It is understood that five people have been killed by the gunman in the bloody rampage this evening.
The shooter is also believed to have died, but it is not clear if it was self-inflicted or by armed police officers.
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HEAVY POLICE PRESENCE
Armed cops and at least four air ambulances flooded the Keyham suburb after locals said they heard “gunshots” shortly after 6pm.
Police dogs are also on scene searching the area within the cordon.
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ARMED POLICE AND SEVERAL AIR AMBULANCES
Armed cops and at least four air ambulances flooded the Keyham suburb after locals said they heard "gunshots" shortly after 6pm.
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SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE AT SCENE
South Western Ambulance Service have confirmed that they have attended the scene and will be giving updates on the situation.
Residents reportedly heard “gun shots” and “loud bangs” before the emergency services were on scene.
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DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE STATEMENT
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‘GRIM DAY’
Local MPs have described the situation s “very serious”, adding that it is a “grim day” for their community.
Luke Pollard MP said: “There looks to be a very serious situation happening in Keyham. Please can everyone stay safe, stay indoors and follow police advice.
“Awaiting confirmation of number of victims but this looks like a very grim day for our city and our community.
“Please can I ask that you think of the families and our community and not share any images or videos of any of the victims.”
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SHOOTER "SHOT BY ARMED POLICE OFFICERS"
It is understood that up to "five people" have died in the serious firearms incident.
It is also claimed that the shooter was "shot by armed police officers" after the bloody rampage.
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BLOODIED VICTIM
Dozens of locals have reported a “shooting” online, with footage circulating online appearing to show a bloodied victim on the ground surrounded by armed police.
In one video posted to social media an armed officer can be heard telling members of the public to “walk away” from the scene.
Police dogs are also on scene searching the area within the cordon.
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POLICE URGE PEOPLE WITH FOOTAGE TO NOT POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Footage circulating online appeared to show a bloodied victim on the ground surrounded by armed police.
In one video posted to social media an armed officer can be heard telling members of the public to "walk away" from the scene.
Police dogs are also on scene searching the area within the cordon, with the emergency response appearing to centre on North Down Crescent near a school and kids' playground.
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REPORTS OF MULTIPLE DEATHS
It is understood that there could be 5 dead with multiple injured according to Sky news.
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POLICE FULL STATEMENT
Devon and Cornwall police have released the following statement.
"Police were called to a serious firearms incident in Biddick Drive, in the Keyham area of Plymouth at around 6.10pm today [Thursday 12 August].
"Officers and ambulance staff attended.
"There have been a number of fatalities at the scene and several other casualties are receiving treatment.
"A critical incident has been declared.
"The area has been cordoned off and police believe the situation is contained
"Road closures are in place so please avoid the area.
"We are appealing to the public not to speculate or share pictures of the scene on social media or anywhere else.
"We will provide more information on log number 768 of 12/08/21 as soon as we can."
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