News of today's shooting has stunned the Rodbourne community.
Police were called to reports of two men arguing in Summers Street in the early hours of this morning.
A 57-year-old man was shot by armed officers. The victim was declared dead in an ambulance at 2.56am.
Coun Jim Robbins told the Adver: "The people of Rodbourne are shocked and surprised to be waking up to this news.
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"It certainly isn't what people expect in a community that is generally close-knit and supportive."
Chairman of central Swindon North Parish Council Stephen Henderson, added: “By any measure this is a tragedy, and we offer condolences to the dead man’s relatives and associates.
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“We hope that as the matter is investigated, the real facts and cases will be made clear. A sad, deeply sad occurrence in our Rodbourne Community.”
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