Police Fire Live Rounds at 2 Protesters As Hong Kong Engulfed in Citywide Strike

Police Fire Live Rounds at 2 Protesters As Hong Kong Engulfed in Citywide Strike
A still image from a social media video shows a police officer aiming his gun at a protester in Sai Wan Ho, Hong Kong, China, on Nov. 11, 2019. Cupid Producer via Reuters
Frank Fang
Frank Fang
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Violence escalated in Hong Kong on Nov. 11 after local police fired live rounds at protesters who were engaged in citywide strike action.

The shooting took place in the neighborhood of Sai Wan Ho when protesters tried to block roads. One police officer pointed his gun at point-blank range at a protester wearing a white hoodie before grabbing him by the neck.

Frank Fang
Frank Fang
journalist
Frank Fang is a Taiwan-based journalist. He covers U.S., China, and Taiwan news. He holds a master's degree in materials science from Tsinghua University in Taiwan.
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