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11/06/2007
Police shoot woman dead in Sevenoaks
A woman has been shot dead in the centre of Sevenoaks by police.
A 37-year-old woman was seen in the the centre of the town. Armed officers later shot the woman who was given first aid, but was pronunced dead.
Part of the town centre close to the bus station was sealed off following the incident which occurred in the early hours of Monday morning.
It is understood that a weapon was found at the scene.
A spokesperson for the Independent Police Complaints Commission confirmed that a fatal shooting had occurred and that the matter had been referred to the IPCC who had a team of investigators at the scene.
Reports from the scene indicate that police have cordoned off the area and are taking statements.
(SP/JM)
A 37-year-old woman was seen in the the centre of the town. Armed officers later shot the woman who was given first aid, but was pronunced dead.
Part of the town centre close to the bus station was sealed off following the incident which occurred in the early hours of Monday morning.
It is understood that a weapon was found at the scene.
A spokesperson for the Independent Police Complaints Commission confirmed that a fatal shooting had occurred and that the matter had been referred to the IPCC who had a team of investigators at the scene.
Reports from the scene indicate that police have cordoned off the area and are taking statements.
(SP/JM)
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