Taichung Man Points Gun at Swimming Coach and Child, Sentenced to 6 Years and 4 Months in First Instance
In Taichung last October, a man named Chen, after consuming drug-laced coffee packets, broke into a swimming school and pointed a gun at a coach and a 6-year-old girl, pulling the trigger without firing. The Taichung District Court sentenced him to 6 years and 4 months in prison for attempted murder against a minor and other charges, with a 2-year guardianship order after his release. Chen admitted to all charges and reached a settlement with the coach.
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(CNA reporter Chao Li-chiao, Taichung, April 13) Last October, a man surnamed Chen, after consuming drug-laced coffee packets, broke into a swimming school in Xitun District, Taichung City, aimed a handgun at a coach and a 6-year-old girl, and pulled the trigger, fortunately without firing. The Taichung District Court today sentenced him to 6 years and 4 months in prison, with a 2-year guardianship order to be executed after his sentence or pardon.
Police investigation revealed that from October 8 to 10 last year, Chen consumed over 20 packets of drug-laced coffee. On October 10, he carried a handgun and 26 bullets, breaking into a swimming school in Xitun District. Inside the swimming pool, coach Ye was instructing a 7-year-old boy and a 6-year-old girl. Chen pulled the slide of the gun, aimed at coach Ye and the 6-year-old girl, and pulled the trigger, fortunately without firing.
Chen waved the gun at the girl, terrifying the coach and the young siblings. He then pulled the slide again and aimed at the girl. He turned and went upstairs to the parking lot outside the swimming pool, where he used the handgun to smash the windshield of Mr. Cai's car, causing the windshield to shatter and terrifying Mr. Cai and his daughter inside the car.
Upon receiving the report, the police rushed to the scene and subdued Chen, seizing a modified handgun, 26 bullets, and a batch of drug-laced coffee packets. After the investigation, the prosecutor indicted him for drug offenses, attempted murder against a minor under 7 years old, and attempted murder.
During the trial, Chen admitted to all charges and had reached a settlement with coach Ye. He emphasized that due to family changes and low spirits, he consumed a large amount of drug-laced coffee packets intending to commit suicide, but experienced cathinone poisoning, which affected his rationality. He hoped for a lighter sentence.
The Taichung District Court sentenced him to 6 years and 4 months in prison for attempted murder against a minor under 7 years old and attempted murder, and ordered a 2-year guardianship to be executed in an appropriate facility after his sentence or pardon. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150413
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(CNA reporter Chao Li-chiao, Taichung, April 13) Last October, a man surnamed Chen, after consuming drug-laced coffee packets, broke into a swimming school in Xitun District, Taichung City, aimed a handgun at a coach and a 6-year-old girl, and pulled the trigger, fortunately without firing. The Taichung District Court today sentenced him to 6 years and 4 months in prison, with a 2-year guardianship order to be executed after his sentence or pardon.
Police investigation revealed that from October 8 to 10 last year, Chen consumed over 20 packets of drug-laced coffee. On October 10, he carried a handgun and 26 bullets, breaking into a swimming school in Xitun District. Inside the swimming pool, coach Ye was instructing a 7-year-old boy and a 6-year-old girl. Chen pulled the slide of the gun, aimed at coach Ye and the 6-year-old girl, and pulled the trigger, fortunately without firing.
Chen waved the gun at the girl, terrifying the coach and the young siblings. He then pulled the slide again and aimed at the girl. He turned and went upstairs to the parking lot outside the swimming pool, where he used the handgun to smash the windshield of Mr. Cai's car, causing the windshield to shatter and terrifying Mr. Cai and his daughter inside the car.
Upon receiving the report, the police rushed to the scene and subdued Chen, seizing a modified handgun, 26 bullets, and a batch of drug-laced coffee packets. After the investigation, the prosecutor indicted him for drug offenses, attempted murder against a minor under 7 years old, and attempted murder.
During the trial, Chen admitted to all charges and had reached a settlement with coach Ye. He emphasized that due to family changes and low spirits, he consumed a large amount of drug-laced coffee packets intending to commit suicide, but experienced cathinone poisoning, which affected his rationality. He hoped for a lighter sentence.
The Taichung District Court sentenced him to 6 years and 4 months in prison for attempted murder against a minor under 7 years old and attempted murder, and ordered a 2-year guardianship to be executed in an appropriate facility after his sentence or pardon. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150413
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FAQ
What charges was the man surnamed Chen indicted for?
He was indicted for drug offenses and attempted murder against a minor, among other charges.
What was the sentence?
He was sentenced to 6 years and 4 months in prison, with a 2-year guardianship order after his release.