Suspect Arrested Over Sham Shui Po Shooting

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2019-04-15 HKT 22:21

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  • Police at the scene of Friday's incident. File photo: RTHK

    Police at the scene of Friday's incident. File photo: RTHK

Police have arrested a man in connection with Friday's shooting in Sham Shui Po.

The 34-year-old suspect is accused of wounding with intent. Three others - his friend and their girlfriends - are also in custody. Officers say say they found two imitation firearms during their investigations.

Police say the suspect was attacked by five men with steel rods in a money dispute over gambling on Cheung Sha Wan Road near Kweilin Street, and he shot one of the assailants in the arm.

The 33-year-old shooting victim, who's from the mainland, has also been arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon after he was discharged from hospital.

Officers have not ruled out making more arrests in connection with the case.

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