An inquest is set to open into the death of an armed Chelsea barrister at the hands of police marksmen.
Divorce specialist Mark Saunders, 32, was killed after holing himself up in his £2.2million flat armed with a shotgun.
An inquest in to his death will open at Westminster Coroner's Court.
Police officers surrounded the building on Tuesday nigh
t after Mr Saunders fired at neighbours. He was shot before officers stormed the building and found his body.
A post-mortem examination found he died from multiple gunshot wounds.
His wife, Elizabeth has said she and her husband had a "strong union" and were "deeply committed to each other".She also denied she was at home with him immediately before the five-hour stand-off with armed officers on Tuesday.
In a statement released by the central London chambers where the couple worked she asked for privacy.
The statement read: "This is a very distressing time for all of Mark's family, who loved him dearly, and especially for Elizabeth, who much appreciates the support she has received from friends and family.
"Mark and Elizabeth had a strong union and were deeply committed to each other."
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