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Police shoot gunman inside Doncaster, UK shop

A man was shot by the police in a shop in Doncaster, England, on Monday, Nov. 7.

The shot man was rushed to the hospital.

South Yorkshire Police were called and informed of a gunman inside Lifestyle Express in Wheatley.

Armed officers arrived at the scene shortly before 9 am where a police firearm was discharged, the force confirmed.

A 27-year-old man was injured in the standoff and he was taken to hospital where he remains in stable condition.

He has since been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life.

No other members of the public, or officers, were injured during the incident.

The incident has since been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

Assistant Chief Constable Richard Alton said: “We know that the incident will have no doubt caused some serious concern, especially among those living nearby.

“I would like to stress that we are taking this morning’s events extremely seriously.

“We are working alongside the Independent Office for Police Conduct to unpick precisely what happened.

“There will be a number of officers at the scene today carrying out enquiries as our investigation continues.”

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