13 July 2012
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PC Ian Dibell was shot while intervening in a row
Peter Reeve, 64, the suspected gunman, was found dead the following morning with a handgun in a churchyard at Writtle, near Chelmsford.
His inquest in Chelmsford, which also opened earlier, was told Mr Reeve was seen to shoot himself in the head.
Opening the inquests at Chelmsford Coroner's Court, coroner Caroline Beasley-Murray said: "As the tragic events have unfolded this week in Essex, many people's lives have been affected.
'Exceptional officer' "The families can now return to their funeral arrangements and hopefully be left in peace to grieve for their loved ones."
Both inquests were adjourned until a later date.
PC Dibell was shot after intervening in a dispute between 48-year-old Trevor Marshall, his girlfriend and Reeve in Redbridge Road.
Mr Marshall suffered leg injuries and his girlfriend was unhurt.
Essex Police is continuing with its murder investigation into the case.
PC Dibell was described as "an extraordinary man and an exceptional police officer" by Essex Police Authority.
In a statement, the authority said: "He is the finest example of the deep sense of loyalty and bravery in our officers, even when not on duty, to serve and protect the public.
"PC Dibell, you have become a beacon for us all. We shall not forget you." COPY http://www.bbc.co.uk
PC Ian Dibell died from single bullet wound, inquest hears
PC Ian Dibell was shot while intervening in a row
An off-duty police officer killed in Essex died from a single bullet wound to the chest, an inquest has heard.
PC Ian Dibell, 41, was killed in Clacton-on-Sea on Monday after he intervened in a dispute near his home.Peter Reeve, 64, the suspected gunman, was found dead the following morning with a handgun in a churchyard at Writtle, near Chelmsford.
His inquest in Chelmsford, which also opened earlier, was told Mr Reeve was seen to shoot himself in the head.
Opening the inquests at Chelmsford Coroner's Court, coroner Caroline Beasley-Murray said: "As the tragic events have unfolded this week in Essex, many people's lives have been affected.
'Exceptional officer' "The families can now return to their funeral arrangements and hopefully be left in peace to grieve for their loved ones."
Both inquests were adjourned until a later date.
PC Dibell was shot after intervening in a dispute between 48-year-old Trevor Marshall, his girlfriend and Reeve in Redbridge Road.
Mr Marshall suffered leg injuries and his girlfriend was unhurt.
Essex Police is continuing with its murder investigation into the case.
PC Dibell was described as "an extraordinary man and an exceptional police officer" by Essex Police Authority.
In a statement, the authority said: "He is the finest example of the deep sense of loyalty and bravery in our officers, even when not on duty, to serve and protect the public.
"PC Dibell, you have become a beacon for us all. We shall not forget you." COPY http://www.bbc.co.uk
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