An investigation has been launched following a police shooting in Luton on Tuesday afternoon. Bedfordshire Police were called to Cardigan Street around 12:50 PM after reports that a man was threatening a woman with a knife inside a private property. Officers, including those trained for high-risk situations, arrived at the scene. During the incident, police fired shots, resulting in injuries to one man. First aid was given immediately, and he was taken to the hospital with injuries described as life-changing but not life-threatening. In addition, a woman was also taken to the hospital with stab wounds linked to the incident. Her condition is currently not believed to be life-threatening. The incident has now been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), an independent body that investigates cases where police officers may have used excessive force or acted improperly. Detective Chief Superintendent Zara Brown from Bedfordshire Police said officers responded quickly to the report of a woman being threatened with a knife in a private property. As part of their response, police fired shots, and one man sustained serious injuries. First aid was provided, and he has been taken to the hospital, where he remains under police watch. Brown acknowledged the concern the incident may have caused in the community but emphasized that the police are fully cooperating with the IOPC to carry out an independent investigation. She added that the force will provide further updates as soon as possible.