Man Shot Dead by Police at Milton Keynes Station Believed to Have Made 999 Call Himself

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A man shot dead by police at Milton Keynes railway station earlier this month is believed to have made the emergency call that brought officers to the scene, according to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). David Joyce, 38, was killed by a single gunshot wound to the abdomen after he ran at officers while armed with a 12cm steak knife on April 11.

Investigators say police received a 999 call reporting a man with a gun at the station. The caller hung up, but when the call handler rang back, the same man described the supposed gunman as “acting suspiciously” and “definitely” having a gun. The IOPC later linked the phone number used to make the call to Mr Joyce, and CCTV footage confirmed he was making a phone call at the time the emergency services were contacted.

When armed Thames Valley Police officers arrived, Joyce ran towards them with the knife and was shot at close range. Despite immediate first aid, he died at the scene. No firearm was found; only the knife was recovered as evidence.

Joyce, who had a history of mental health difficulties, had previously walked into a Milton Keynes police station with a knife two months earlier, asking to be arrested in what investigators believe was a plea for help6. He had also recently been released from prison for firearms and weapons offences.

The IOPC is continuing its investigation and has appealed for witnesses or anyone with relevant footage to come forward. All officers involved remain as witnesses, with no indication of criminal conduct or breach of professional standards, according to the watchdog. An inquest into Joyce’s death has been opened and adjourned, pending the outcome of the investigation.