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flag A UK officer shot and killed a man with guns during a standoff, deemed lawful by investigators.

flag A Metropolitan Police officer lawfully used lethal force in Dagenham on November 23, 2023, killing 40-year-old Giedrius Vasiljevas, who had called police saying he had two loaded guns and wanted to die by gunfire. flag Officers attempted to de-escalate the situation during prolonged negotiations. flag After Vasiljevas briefly opened his door and re-emerged holding a black handgun, the officer fired, believing he and a colleague were in imminent danger. flag Bodycam footage showed the gun near his hand, and other officers saw his arm rise. flag The IOPC and inquest found no evidence the force was unnecessary, disproportionate, or unreasonable, and no disciplinary action was warranted. flag The IOPC emphasized the importance of independent review in such rare incidents.

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