Elder Brother Suspected of Stabbing Younger Brother to Death Over Family Property Dispute in Kaohsiung
In Kaohsiung's Ciaotou District, a 65-year-old elder brother allegedly stabbed his 62-year-old younger brother to death during a dispute over family property. The elder brother has been arrested on suspicion of murder and will be transferred to the Ciaotou District Prosecutor's Office for investigation. Their 86-year-old mother also sustained minor injuries.
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- 📰 Published: May 11, 2026 at 23:56
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(Central News Agency reporter Chang Yi-lien, Kaohsiung, May 11) In Kaohsiung's Ciaotou District, two brothers surnamed Jin allegedly got into an argument over family property tonight. The elder brother is suspected of wielding a knife and slashing his younger brother, causing injuries to his neck and other areas, leading to his death after being sent to the hospital. The case will be transferred to the Ciaotou District Prosecutor's Office for investigation on suspicion of murder after police questioning.
Officers from the Gangshan Precinct of the Kaohsiung City Police Department stated that at around 6:50 PM tonight, they received a report of a family dispute in an alley on Nangou Road in Ciaotou District. Multiple police forces were immediately dispatched to the scene, where they subdued and arrested the 65-year-old man surnamed Jin. A cordon was set up, and forensic personnel collected evidence to clarify the facts of the case.
According to preliminary police investigation, the man surnamed Jin and his 62-year-old younger brother allegedly had a dispute over family property, which escalated into a physical altercation. The man surnamed Jin is suspected of wielding a knife and slashing his younger brother, causing injuries to his neck and other areas, leading to his death after being sent to the hospital. The man surnamed Jin and his 86-year-old mother sustained minor injuries, were conscious, and were sent to the hospital for treatment with no major issues.
The police stated that after questioning, the man surnamed Jin will be transferred to the Ciaotou District Prosecutor's Office for investigation on suspicion of murder. The Kaohsiung City Social Affairs Bureau will also be notified to intervene and investigate. (Editor: Li Hsi-chang) 1150511
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Officers from the Gangshan Precinct of the Kaohsiung City Police Department stated that at around 6:50 PM tonight, they received a report of a family dispute in an alley on Nangou Road in Ciaotou District. Multiple police forces were immediately dispatched to the scene, where they subdued and arrested the 65-year-old man surnamed Jin. A cordon was set up, and forensic personnel collected evidence to clarify the facts of the case.
According to preliminary police investigation, the man surnamed Jin and his 62-year-old younger brother allegedly had a dispute over family property, which escalated into a physical altercation. The man surnamed Jin is suspected of wielding a knife and slashing his younger brother, causing injuries to his neck and other areas, leading to his death after being sent to the hospital. The man surnamed Jin and his 86-year-old mother sustained minor injuries, were conscious, and were sent to the hospital for treatment with no major issues.
The police stated that after questioning, the man surnamed Jin will be transferred to the Ciaotou District Prosecutor's Office for investigation on suspicion of murder. The Kaohsiung City Social Affairs Bureau will also be notified to intervene and investigate. (Editor: Li Hsi-chang) 1150511
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