{"id":14023,"date":"2026-01-16T13:11:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T13:11:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobuzo.com\/en\/hk-police-fatally-shoot-man-wielding-meat-cleaver-to-threaten-hostage\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T13:11:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T13:11:09","slug":"hk-police-fatally-shoot-man-wielding-meat-cleaver-to-threaten-hostage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobuzo.com\/en\/hk-police-fatally-shoot-man-wielding-meat-cleaver-to-threaten-hostage\/","title":{"rendered":"HK police fatally shoot man wielding meat cleaver to threaten hostage"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hong Kong police fatally shoot man wielding meat cleaver to save hostage<\/h2>\n

On Thursday (15 Jan) night, a group of Hong Kong police officers shot and killed a man who was using a meat cleaver to threaten a hostage.<\/p>\n

According to The Standard, the incident occurred at around 7pm in Tuen Mun Town Plaza.<\/p>\n

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Prior to police arrival at the scene, the man had allegedly entered a restaurant, grabbed a knife and left. Once they arrived at the mall, they found him wielding the weapon outside the restaurant.<\/p>\n

The man ignored police demands to stand down, prompting them to use pepper spray. However, this had no effect on him.<\/p>\n

This then prompted him to quickly rush and grab a woman to hold hostage.<\/p>\n

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Source: @shanghaidaily on X<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Security camera footage then shows crowds of people fleeing from the altercation into the street. The man, wearing a white shirt and a backpack, can also be seen rushing out of the mall while grabbing onto the hostage via a bag strap.<\/p>\n

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Source: The Standard<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Police shoot man to save hostage<\/h3>\n

Three officers in riot gear, including a shield, appear on camera shortly after. This caused the man to attempt to shield himself by ducking behind the woman, who was lying on the ground.<\/p>\n

He lifted the hand brandishing the knife into the air, but just as he was about to bring it down, officers shot the man twice.<\/p>\n

Immediately after the shots, the man ceased moving. Police then quickly yank the hostage away from his grasp. Without the woman to support him, the man slumped onto the ground.<\/p>\n

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Source: The Standard<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Police cuff the man as more officers arrive to control the scene.<\/p>\n

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Source: The Standard<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

According to Radio Television Hong Kong, the man was taken to Tuen Mun Hospital unconscious, where he was later pronounced dead.<\/p>\n

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Hong Kong police fatally shoot man wielding meat cleaver to save hostage On Thursday (15 Jan) night, a group of Hong Kong police officers shot and killed a man who was using a meat cleaver to threaten a hostage. According to The Standard, the incident occurred at around 7pm in Tuen Mun Town Plaza. Man…<\/p>\n

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