Hong Kong teen protester shot by police to be charged
Oct 3, 2019 | 12:10 AM
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HONG KONG — Police say criminal charges will be filed against the 18-year-old Hong Kong student who was the first victim of police gunfire in the months-long pro-democracy protests.
The shooting Tuesday on one of the most violent days of the demonstrations inflamed anger against police, who already have been accused of being heavy-handed against protesters.
The officer fired as the teen, Tsang Chi-kin, struck him with a metal rod. The government has said Tsang’s condition was stable after surgery.
A police statement said the youth will be charged Thursday afternoon with two counts of attacking police. It is unclear if he will appear in court.
