Police Shooting of David Joyce Sparks IOPC Investigation in Milton Keynes

David Joyce, 38, was shot dead by police at Milton Keynes railway station after reportedly running at officers with a 12cm steak knife, following their response to a report of a gunman at the station. Investigations by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) indicate that Joyce himself may have made the initial 999 call, as records and CCTV footage link him to the phone number used and show him making a call at the relevant time. After the caller hung up, a handler reached the same man, who insisted there was a suspicious gunman present. The IOPC has gathered evidence including officer statements, CCTV, body-worn video, and dashcam footage, and has conducted house-to-house inquiries. The investigation is ongoing, and an inquest into Joyce's death has been opened and adjourned pending its outcome. The IOPC has extended condolences to Joyce's family and continues to keep them updated.