Hong Kong police officer draws gun in attempt to stop driver over suspected traffic violation, before car rams into vehicles, injuring 2 people
Hong Kong police officer draws gun in attempt to stop driver over suspected traffic violation, before car rams into vehicles, injuring 2 people
A Hong Kong police officer drew his gun in attempting to stop a car over a suspected traffic violation on Monday, before it rammed into other vehicles and a bystander.
The force said officers had spotted the car at 12.13pm in Cheung Sha Wan. The vehicle was suspected of running a red light and its licence was expired.
Officers tried to initiate a traffic stop but the car sped off, according to police.
Hong Kong police open fire on car after 2 vehicles rammed, arrest driver
Hong Kong police open fire on car after 2 vehicles rammed, arrest driver
“As officers chased the car to the junction of Lai Chi Kok Road and Tai Nan West Street, it did not stop, crashing into two taxis, another private car and a woman,” a spokesman said.
“In the process, a baton and a gun were drawn. The gun was drawn but not fired.”
Hong Kong police investigating car crash at justice department
Hong Kong police investigating car crash at justice department
The force said one of the taxi drivers suffered neck pain and the woman had leg injuries and experienced dizziness. They were both sent to Caritas Medical Centre in Cheung Sha Wan.
An online video showed a police officer pointing his gun at the car while trying to open its door, but in vain. Another officer then used his baton to hit its windscreen several times before the car fled the scene.
Police are searching the area and no arrests have been made so far.
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