Joel Stenning Shooting, Death, Obituary – The man fatally shot by armed police in Knaphill has been formally identified as 29-year-old Joel Stenning. The tragic incident, which occurred recently, has prompted an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) and a referral to the coroner’s office.
A spokesperson for the IOPC confirmed the identification of Stenning and provided details about the ongoing investigation. The spokesperson stated, “The death has been referred to the coroner, and a post mortem examination was completed yesterday, August 19.”
According to the provisional findings of the post mortem, the cause of death has been determined to be complications resulting from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. The IOPC is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting to provide a comprehensive understanding of the events that led to Stenning’s death.
An inquest into the fatal shooting is scheduled to open on Tuesday, August 27, at the Coroner’s Court in Woking, Surrey. This inquest will seek to establish the full facts of the case and address any questions surrounding the police action that led to Stenning’s death. The community and Stenning’s family await further details from the ongoing investigations, hoping for transparency and accountability in the aftermath of this tragic event.