Investigators looking into the fatal shooting of a man in Collier Row have named him as Richard Cottier.
The 41-year-old was shot by police at the Esso petrol station in Collier Row Road in the early hours of Monday, 9 April.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct says Mr Cottier called the police in the early hours of the morning informing them that he had taken an overdose and alleging that he had a firearm.
A ballistics expert has confirmed the weapon was a modified air rifle.
CCTV is being reviewed and house-to-house enquiries are taking place.
IOPC Regional Director Jonathan Green said: “We are at the very start of piecing together what happened to Mr Cottier on Monday morning and my thoughts are with his family and friends and all those affected by his death.
“Our investigation will be meticulous and independent in examining the circumstances surrounding Mr Cottier’s death.
“Already, our investigation has been helped by the independent witnesses we have identified and the CCTV retrieved covering the area as well as the body worn footage activated by the officers involved.
“Our investigators have met Mr Cottier’s family to offer our condolences and explain our role and will ensure they, the MPS and the Coroner are kept updated as the investigation continues.
“If anyone witnessed events who has not yet come forward we would be grateful to hear from them.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 0800 015 4877 or email collierrowroad@policeconduct.gov.uk
Tags: Romford, Havering, Police, Collier Row, IOPC
