The Independent Office for Police Conduct concluded that the Metropolitan Police's use of lethal force was justified due to the imminent threat posed by Hodgson.
Hodgson, armed with a crossbow and a sword, had threatened officers and claimed he was intent on killing someone inside the property.
The IOPC’s investigation highlighted the circumstances leading to the shooting, emphasizing the police's attempts to de-escalate the situation before using deadly force.
Despite the tragic outcome, the IOPC stated that the actions of the Metropolitan Police were proportionate and necessary in response to the serious threat.
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