McDonald's bombing: Yang Ji-chang died defusing bomb, Criminal Investigation Bureau mourns hero
The Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) today mourned the heroic police officer Yang Ji-chang, who died defusing a bomb 34 years ago in the McDonald's bombing incident. He sacrificed his life to protect the public's safety by volunteering to handle a mercury anti-motion device bomb, saying, "It's my shift, I'll do it."
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Li-hua, Taipei, 28th) 34 years have passed since the McDonald's bombing. The Criminal Investigation Bureau today posted a message mourning the heroic bomb disposal expert Yang Ji-chang, who bravely sacrificed his life that year. Facing a mercury anti-motion device bomb set by the assailant, he said, "It's my shift, I'll do it," and made the ultimate sacrifice, safeguarding the lives and safety of the public.
The Criminal Investigation Bureau today posted on its Facebook fan page "CIB Director's Office" that April 28 is a day that all police officers can never forget. 34 years have passed since the heartbreaking night of April 28, 1992, when the McDonald's bombing occurred. To this day, everyone has not forgotten the brave and selfless bomb disposal hero, Yang Ji-chang.
The Criminal Investigation Bureau stated that on that day, facing the unknown and danger, Yang Ji-chang chose to go to the front line and personally deal with the "mercury anti-motion device bomb" installed above the ceiling of the men's restroom. He did not hesitate, nor did he retreat in fear, resolutely insisting not to hand over the task, firmly saying, "It's my shift, I'll do it."
Because of Yang Ji-chang's heroic sacrifice, the lives and safety of other bomb disposal personnel and the general public were protected. The Criminal Investigation Bureau stated that today, Taiwan's streets are bustling, and people live in a safe environment. This hard-won daily life is backed by countless guardians who silently contribute, like Yang Ji-chang.
"We commemorate him not only for his heroism but also to remember his courage and dedication as a criminal police officer." The Criminal Investigation Bureau concluded by paying tribute to the eternal hero, squadron leader Yang Ji-chang.
Recalling the case, McDonald's was threatened that year, with the assailant claiming to have placed a bomb in the men's restroom of the Min-sheng store in Taipei. If NTD 6 million was not immediately prepared, countless casualties would occur; employees indeed found a tea can with "Do not touch bomb" written on it, above the ceiling of the men's restroom. McDonald's quickly called the police and evacuated customers.
The police confirmed that the can contained a "mercury anti-motion device bomb." The 24-year-old police officer Yang Ji-chang unfortunately triggered the bomb during the defusing process and died in the line of duty; the next day, bombs were successively found in the Yonghe and Linsen North Road stores. McDonald's announced the closure of all its branches in Taiwan and offered a reward of NTD 12 million; on May 16 of the same year, the suspect Chen Hsi-chieh was finally arrested and confessed to committing the crime to raise money for his wedding. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150428
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Li-hua, Taipei, 28th) 34 years have passed since the McDonald's bombing. The Criminal Investigation Bureau today posted a message mourning the heroic bomb disposal expert Yang Ji-chang, who bravely sacrificed his life that year. Facing a mercury anti-motion device bomb set by the assailant, he said, "It's my shift, I'll do it," and made the ultimate sacrifice, safeguarding the lives and safety of the public.
The Criminal Investigation Bureau today posted on its Facebook fan page "CIB Director's Office" that April 28 is a day that all police officers can never forget. 34 years have passed since the heartbreaking night of April 28, 1992, when the McDonald's bombing occurred. To this day, everyone has not forgotten the brave and selfless bomb disposal hero, Yang Ji-chang.
The Criminal Investigation Bureau stated that on that day, facing the unknown and danger, Yang Ji-chang chose to go to the front line and personally deal with the "mercury anti-motion device bomb" installed above the ceiling of the men's restroom. He did not hesitate, nor did he retreat in fear, resolutely insisting not to hand over the task, firmly saying, "It's my shift, I'll do it."
Because of Yang Ji-chang's heroic sacrifice, the lives and safety of other bomb disposal personnel and the general public were protected. The Criminal Investigation Bureau stated that today, Taiwan's streets are bustling, and people live in a safe environment. This hard-won daily life is backed by countless guardians who silently contribute, like Yang Ji-chang.
"We commemorate him not only for his heroism but also to remember his courage and dedication as a criminal police officer." The Criminal Investigation Bureau concluded by paying tribute to the eternal hero, squadron leader Yang Ji-chang.
Recalling the case, McDonald's was threatened that year, with the assailant claiming to have placed a bomb in the men's restroom of the Min-sheng store in Taipei. If NTD 6 million was not immediately prepared, countless casualties would occur; employees indeed found a tea can with "Do not touch bomb" written on it, above the ceiling of the men's restroom. McDonald's quickly called the police and evacuated customers.
The police confirmed that the can contained a "mercury anti-motion device bomb." The 24-year-old police officer Yang Ji-chang unfortunately triggered the bomb during the defusing process and died in the line of duty; the next day, bombs were successively found in the Yonghe and Linsen North Road stores. McDonald's announced the closure of all its branches in Taiwan and offered a reward of NTD 12 million; on May 16 of the same year, the suspect Chen Hsi-chieh was finally arrested and confessed to committing the crime to raise money for his wedding. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150428
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