Man Shot in Abdomen Near Taichung District Court, Police Arrest Suspect
A man was shot in the abdomen inside his car near the Taichung District Court today. The gunman fled the scene but police arrested the suspect around 5 PM the same day. The incident is believed to be a dispute among acquaintances.
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(Central News Agency reporter Su Muchun, Taichung 26th) A man named Lin was shot inside his car today while driving near the Taichung District Court. He was suspected to have been shot in the abdomen and sent to the hospital for treatment. The gunman fled the scene after the crime. Police tracked down the suspect and arrested him around 5 PM today. The entire case is currently under investigation.
The Taichung City Fire Bureau received a report at 2:32 PM today that a man was injured on Fuhou Street in the West District, next to the Taiwan Taichung District Court. After dispatching ambulance personnel, they found a man with a suspected gun wound to the abdomen, but conscious. He was sent to China Medical University Hospital for treatment after first aid.
The First Precinct of the Taichung City Police Bureau stated that the injured person, a 27-year-old man named Lin, was shot inside his car while passing through the incident location. The gunman fled after the crime. Lin, suspected of being shot in the abdomen, was conscious and has been sent to the hospital for treatment.
Police pointed out that after reviewing surveillance footage, random crime was initially ruled out. The suspect is believed to have known the victim and left on foot after the crime. After police identified the suspect, they arrested him at his residence in Taichung around 5 PM today and are currently bringing him back to the police station for investigation.
The Taiwan Taichung District Prosecutors Office issued a press release stating that preliminary judgment suggests the case is likely due to a dispute among acquaintances. The detailed motive for the crime and related facts are still awaiting further investigation.
Taichung Prosecutors Office stated that they have zero tolerance for violent crime. Upon receiving the report, they immediately assigned Prosecutor Chen Dongtai to the First Precinct of the Taichung City Police Bureau to command the investigation. For gun violence crimes, the police and prosecutors will swiftly ascertain the facts. (Editor: Xiao Bowen) 1150426
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(Central News Agency reporter Su Muchun, Taichung 26th) A man named Lin was shot inside his car today while driving near the Taichung District Court. He was suspected to have been shot in the abdomen and sent to the hospital for treatment. The gunman fled the scene after the crime. Police tracked down the suspect and arrested him around 5 PM today. The entire case is currently under investigation.
The Taichung City Fire Bureau received a report at 2:32 PM today that a man was injured on Fuhou Street in the West District, next to the Taiwan Taichung District Court. After dispatching ambulance personnel, they found a man with a suspected gun wound to the abdomen, but conscious. He was sent to China Medical University Hospital for treatment after first aid.
The First Precinct of the Taichung City Police Bureau stated that the injured person, a 27-year-old man named Lin, was shot inside his car while passing through the incident location. The gunman fled after the crime. Lin, suspected of being shot in the abdomen, was conscious and has been sent to the hospital for treatment.
Police pointed out that after reviewing surveillance footage, random crime was initially ruled out. The suspect is believed to have known the victim and left on foot after the crime. After police identified the suspect, they arrested him at his residence in Taichung around 5 PM today and are currently bringing him back to the police station for investigation.
The Taiwan Taichung District Prosecutors Office issued a press release stating that preliminary judgment suggests the case is likely due to a dispute among acquaintances. The detailed motive for the crime and related facts are still awaiting further investigation.
Taichung Prosecutors Office stated that they have zero tolerance for violent crime. Upon receiving the report, they immediately assigned Prosecutor Chen Dongtai to the First Precinct of the Taichung City Police Bureau to command the investigation. For gun violence crimes, the police and prosecutors will swiftly ascertain the facts. (Editor: Xiao Bowen) 1150426
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