A man has died after being shot by police during a ‘pre-planned’ operation near the M62 motorway. Motorists had initially reported a ‘bad crash’ had caused all lanes to be closed near Junction 24 close to Huddersfield at around 6pm. West Yorkshire Police would only confirm a ‘police incident’ was ongoing.More than five hours later, the force issued a statement revealing a man had died after being shot. The case is being referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC), which said its investigators were at the scene.
Man shot dead by police in ‘pre-planned operation’ near M62 motorway. The Independent
Man dies after being shot during police operation on M62. The Guardian
Man dies in police M62 shooting in Huddersfield. BBC News
Man killed in police shooting near M62 motorway. Sky News
