Jason King of School Close, Downley, has been convicted of several crimes after a terrifying incident that rocked a small parish in High Wycombe.

King seen running along School Close with his weapon in handKing seen running along School Close with his weapon in hand (Image: NQ) On May 10 this year, the 54-year-old stabbed a neighbour and shot a policeman with a crossbow.

Police were sent to School Close on May 10 when the incident happenedPolice were sent to School Close on May 10 when the incident happened (Image: NQ) Both armed and unarmed police attended the incidentBoth armed and unarmed police attended the incident (Image: NQ) Both have since made full recoveries, whilst King, suffered ‘’potentially life-changing injuries’ after being shot in the abdomen by an armed officer.

Smeared blood was seen on one of the doors along the streetSmeared blood was seen on one of the doors along the street (Image: NQ) He has pleaded guilty to the following crimes:

  • One count of section 20 grievous bodily harm and affray
  • One count of section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent in relation to a serious assault on police officer
  • One count of possession of an offensive weapon (crossbow)
  • One count of possession of a bladed article

*Two other charges on the indictment, criminal damage and cultivation of cannabis, will lie on file

Forensics were at the scene of the crime for several hours gathering evidence Forensics were at the scene of the crime for several hours gathering evidence (Image: NQ)

Parts of the street were on lockdown after the shooting and stabbing occuredParts of the street were on lockdown after the shooting and stabbing occurred (Image: NQ) He will be sentenced on January 31, 2025.

Here are eight images from that shocking incident in Downley.