2010 Cumbria shootings
Mass shooting, murder-suicideMass shooting, murder-suicideCopeland, Cumbria, England, UK
| Date | 10:13, 2 June 2010 - 12:15, 2 June 2010 |
|---|---|
| Location | Copeland, Cumbria, England, UK |
| Type | Mass shooting, murder-suicide |
| Deaths | 13 |
| Injured (non-fatal) | 11 |
| Description | The most deadly gun attack carried out in the UK since the 1996 Dunblane school massacre, attributed to "lone nut" Derrick Bird |
| Perpetrators | Derrick Bird |
The 2010 Cumbria shootings were the most deadly gun attack carried out in the UK since the 1996 Dunblane school massacre. It occurred in a number of villages in the district of Copeland, a rural area of West Cumbria in the North west of England.
Official narrative
The perpetrator, Derrick Bird, killed 12 and injured another 11 people before committing suicide. He was a "Lone nut" with no deep political connections.[1]
References
- ↑ Cumbria gunman Derrick Bird kills at least 12 in rampage Timesonline 2 June 2010