Kaohsiung Hunei District Murder Case: Man Allegedly Kills Friend Over NT$1500 Debt and Gaming Points
In Kaohsiung's Hunei District, a man identified as Liu allegedly stabbed his friend to death with a fruit knife following an argument over a NT$1500 debt and online gaming points. Liu was subsequently transferred to the Ciaotou District Prosecutors Office on suspicion of murder.
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- 📰 Published: April 29, 2026 at 13:09
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Central News Agency
(Central News Agency reporter Chang Yi-lien, Kaohsiung, 29th) Early this morning, a man surnamed Liu went to his friend's residence in Hunei District, Kaohsiung, to demand a NT$1500 debt and electronic entertainment city points. During an argument, Liu allegedly attacked his friend, surnamed Chang, with a fruit knife, causing his death. After questioning, Liu was transferred to the Ciaotou District Prosecutors Office for investigation on suspicion of murder.
Officers from the Hunei Precinct of the Kaohsiung City Police Department stated that they received a report around 1 AM about a stabbing incident on Zhongzheng Road in Hunei District. Police immediately dispatched rapid response units to the scene.
Preliminary investigations by the police revealed that 29-year-old Liu went to 34-year-old Chang's residence on Zhongzheng Road in Hunei District early this morning to demand a NT$1500 debt and electronic entertainment city points, and an argument ensued between the two.
Police indicated that according to the 34-year-old Mr. Hsu, who was present, he received a call from Liu stating his intention to collect a debt from Chang. Concerned about a potential conflict, Hsu went to mediate. Unexpectedly, Liu lost control emotionally and attacked Chang with a fruit knife. When Hsu saw this and tried to intervene, Chang had already suffered a neck stab wound.
Police reported that Chang's injuries were severe, and despite being rushed to the hospital, he succumbed to his wounds. Police later apprehended Liu near Chang's residence alley, arresting him as an active offender and seizing the weapon. After questioning, Liu was transferred to the Ciaotou District Prosecutors Office for investigation on suspicion of murder. (Edited by Lin Shu-hui) 1150429
(Central News Agency reporter Chang Yi-lien, Kaohsiung, 29th) Early this morning, a man surnamed Liu went to his friend's residence in Hunei District, Kaohsiung, to demand a NT$1500 debt and electronic entertainment city points. During an argument, Liu allegedly attacked his friend, surnamed Chang, with a fruit knife, causing his death. After questioning, Liu was transferred to the Ciaotou District Prosecutors Office for investigation on suspicion of murder.
Officers from the Hunei Precinct of the Kaohsiung City Police Department stated that they received a report around 1 AM about a stabbing incident on Zhongzheng Road in Hunei District. Police immediately dispatched rapid response units to the scene.
Preliminary investigations by the police revealed that 29-year-old Liu went to 34-year-old Chang's residence on Zhongzheng Road in Hunei District early this morning to demand a NT$1500 debt and electronic entertainment city points, and an argument ensued between the two.
Police indicated that according to the 34-year-old Mr. Hsu, who was present, he received a call from Liu stating his intention to collect a debt from Chang. Concerned about a potential conflict, Hsu went to mediate. Unexpectedly, Liu lost control emotionally and attacked Chang with a fruit knife. When Hsu saw this and tried to intervene, Chang had already suffered a neck stab wound.
Police reported that Chang's injuries were severe, and despite being rushed to the hospital, he succumbed to his wounds. Police later apprehended Liu near Chang's residence alley, arresting him as an active offender and seizing the weapon. After questioning, Liu was transferred to the Ciaotou District Prosecutors Office for investigation on suspicion of murder. (Edited by Lin Shu-hui) 1150429