Hong Kong police fired bullets at protesters, leaving one person undergoing emergency surgery, as the city’s morning commute descended into turmoil
By Eun-Young Jeong and Joanne Chiu Nov. 10, 2019 10:16 pm ET HONG KONG—Police fired gunshots at protesters early Monday, sending one man to the hospital where he is undergoing emergency surgery, as the city’s start-of-week commute descended into turmoil after demonstrators tried to block roads and delay trains.
In footage circulating on social media, a police officer was seen firing three shots toward protesters—hitting at least one at close range—at an intersection in eastern of Hong Kong island. A man is currently undergoing an operation at a nearby hospital, according to the Hospital Authority, which declined to provide additional details on his condition.
Monday’s clashes created confusion for the city’s commuters who were heading to work or school. Many were left stranded at subway stations, while several universities canceled classes for the day. Protests, now in their six month, have shown no signs of abating even after the government withdrew an extradition bill that initially sparked unrest. Weekend clashes are now commonplace as many young black-clad and masked protesters focus their anger on police, who they accuse of using excessive force to put down protests.
The shooting is likely to put more pressure on the government to consider protesters’ demands for a new independent investigation into police conduct. It is also likely to deepen the divide between Hong Kong residents and the government.Copyright ©2019 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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