Protesting student in critical condition after being shot in the chest in Hong Kong
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A Hong Kong police officer shot a protester with a live round on Tuesday (Oct 1) after his unit was attacked by demonstrators during sustained clashes in the city, a police source said.
“An officer discharged his firearm after coming under attack and a protester was struck in the chest in Tsuen Wan district today,” the source said, requesting anonymity quoted by the Straits Times.
SCMP reports that a massive banned “national grief” march is moving from Victoria Park in Causeway Bay to Central, and protesters appear intent on continuing their journey toward Beijing’s liaison office in Sai Ying Pun. Tear gas has been fired in Wong Tai Sin, Sha Tin and Tsuen Wan while street fights broke out earlier in Tuen Mun.
Earlier in the day, community leaders, political elites and officials gathered at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai to observe a flag-raising ceremony, which was peaceful aside from some minor skirmishes outside. Almost 20 MTR stations have closed and many shops and malls around the city have shuttered for the day.
The wounded protester received initial first aid from officers before paramedics arrived, the source said, adding the victim was then taken to Princess Margaret Hospital.
Via SCMP / Reuters / The Independent / Straits Times
