Police investigate suspected suicide of police officer
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At around 11.44am, Police received a report from a passerby that an injured man was found on a grassland near Muk Min Ha Tsuen on Route Twisk. He had a gunshot wound to his head. He was rushed to Yan Chai Hospital in unconscious state and certified dead at 12.26pm. A pistol was found next to the deceased. A suicide note was also found.
Upon initial investigation, it is believed that the deceased is a 39-year-old male Police Constable attached to Tsuen Wan District. It is suspected that he committed suicide with his service pistol.
Post-mortem examinations will be conducted later to ascertain the cause of death of the deceased.
Investigation by Regional Crime Unit of New Territories South is under way.
Police express sorrow and regret over the death of the police officer and extend sympathies to his family members to whom timely assistance will be offered.
Ends/Monday, August 5, 2024
Issued at HKT 21:42
Issued at HKT 21:42
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