Friday, April 19, 2024

Hong Kong protester shot with live round

First Published:

After weeks of anti-government protests on the streets of Hong Kong, a teenage protester has been shot with a live round. The 17 year-old was hit in the shoulder as tens of thousands of people marched in a day of rage.The anti-government demonstrations spread across the Chinese territory as Communist leaders in Beijing celebrated 70 years in power. Video taken by a student union appears to show the officer opening fire as the protester came at him with a baton.
Local media reported the wounded student was
taken to a hospital and underwent surgery.

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