Six people were killed, including the suspect, on Thursday in Plymouth, England, police confirmed.
A British member of Parliament described it as a “serious and tragic incident.”
Local authorities confirmed a response in the southwestern English city.
We were called at 18:12 to an ongoing incident in Plymouth.
— South Western Ambulance Service (@swasFT) August 12, 2021
We responded to the incident with a significant number of resources, including Hazardous Area Response Teams (HART), multiple ambulances, air ambulances, multiple doctors and senior paramedics.
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The shooting was contained on Biddick Drive in the Keyham area of Plymouth, according to reporter Rachael Venables.
Tragic news confirmed by police in Plymouth. Multiple people have been killed in a firearms incident pic.twitter.com/S9NQAQ38TY
— Rachael Venables (@rachaelvenables) August 12, 2021
Johnny Mercer has represented the city in Parliament since 2015.
I am aware of a serious and tragic incident unfolding in Plymouth. Please obey all instructions from the Police and do not post rumour or speculation on social media. I will post news when I have it.
— Johnny Mercer (@JohnnyMercerUK) August 12, 2021
BBC Radio initially reported up to two people had been shot.
BREAKING: roads still closed in Keyham - live reports on air with @Sarahgozzo after reports of gunfire in the Plymouth suburb. https://t.co/0XqtZvNVHI pic.twitter.com/7Dro5wI7Rh
— BBC Radio Devon (@BBCDevon) August 12, 2021
Luke Pollard, another member of Parliament, said the incident represents “a very grim day for our city and community.”
Update: awaiting confirmation of number of victims but this looks like a very grim day for our city and our community.
— Luke Pollard MP (@LukePollard) August 12, 2021
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. #keyham
