Recap - police press conference on Plymouth shooting

  • Plymouth MP Luke Pollard reacts to shooting

Six people have died - including a suspected gunman - following a shooting in Plymouth.

The incident unfolded in the Keyham area of the city on Thursday evening (August 12).

Three females and two males died from gunshot wounds, including a three-year-old girl.

Another man and a woman were wounded during the shooting and remain in hospital, though their injuries are not deemed serious.

22-year-old Jake Davison has been named as the suspect by Devon and Cornwall Police.

Police at the scene of the incident. Credit: PA

The force said the incident is not being treated as terror-related, and held a press conference shortly after 11:30am, where they confirmed the death of a 'very young girl' and named the offender.

"The area has been cordoned off and police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident,” a spokesperson added.

‘Darkest day in Plymouth’s history’

Speaking on Good Morning Britain this morning, Plymouth MP Luke Pollard described it as an “attack on our community”.

“I mean this is just an unspeakably grim set of events that’s taken place,” he said.

“Keyham, where the shooting has taken place, is a tight-knit community. It’s a place where you know your neighbours and you look out for one another.

“To have something like this take place here is utterly devastating for the community.”

Updates to follow.

  • 1.25pm - Ages of victims revealed - including death of three-year-old girl

Devon and Cornwall Police have revealed more details about the ages of those killed in last night's shooting.

In a statement, the force said: "Those deceased were a 51-year-old woman who was known to the offender, a three year-old girl and a related 43-year-old man, a 59-year-old man and a 66-year-old woman who died later in hospital."

They added: "Two other people, a 53-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man who were known to each other, were injured at the scene and continue to be treated in hospital. Neither are seriously injured."

The statement also confirmed the offender, believed to be Jake Davison, was dead at the scene at 6.23pm, just under 13 minutes after the police were called.

Officers say "anybody wanting support can contact the Victim Support’s National Helpline on 0808 1689 111" and that they "will continue to talk and listen to our communities and support them in any way we can over the coming days and weeks."

  • 1.02pm - Domestic incident that 'spilled into the street'

Chief Constable Sawyer said the incident was domestic and "spilled in to the street".

He said terrorism had been ruled out at this time.

  • 12.16pm - Details from press conference

Police identified the gunman as 22-year-old Jake Davison. Credit: PA

For a summary of today's press conference, click here.

  • 11.55am - 'very young girl' among victims

The Chief Constable also confirmed a "very young girl" was among Davison's victims.

She was shot along with a male relative, and both died at the scene.

  • 11.51am - Gunman was a licensed firearm holder

Mr Davison was a firearms license holder.

But Sawyer could not confirm if the firearm used was a licensed, permitted firearm.

  • 11.46am - survivors in hospital receiving treatment

Members of public are in hospital with non life-threatening injuries, Sawyer confirmed.

Davison moved to a park and shot a man, before turning the gun upon himself and taking his own life.

Sawyer said the firearm used has been retrieved and will be forensically examined.

He said it was described by members of the public as a "pump-action shotgun".

11.37am - Jake Davison confirmed as gunman

Devon and Cornwall Police Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer has given an update on last night's shooting.

He confirmed Jake Davison, 22, was the gunman responsible.

  • 11.25am - Police press conference imminent

Media gathered for the press conference at Crownhill police station in Plymouth.

Updates to follow.

  • 11.15am - Latest pictures from the scene

A significant police presence remains at the scene and several roads remain closed to allow forensic teams to carry out investigations.

Forensic officers are carrying out a finger-tip search of Biddick Drive, Keyham, this morning. Credit: PA.
The scene remains cordoned off to allow officers to carry out their investigations. Credit: PA.
A heavy police presence at Biddick Drive in Keyham following the deaths of six people. Credit: PA.

  • 10.15am - Gunman named locally as Jake Davison

Plymouth shooting suspect has been named locally as Jake Davison.

A man suspected of killing five people in Plymouth on Thursday night has been named locally as Jake Davison.

More here.

  • 9.35am - Prime Minister issues statement

Boris Johnson has tweeted his support for those affected by the shooting.

"My thoughts are with the friends and family of those who lost their lives and with all those affected by the tragic incident in Plymouth last night," he tweeted.

"I thank the emergency services for their response."