Knife-wielding man shot by Hong Kong police dies after 10 days in critical condition

South China Morning Post ConflictNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Oscar LiuMarch 31, 2026 at 03:05 AM

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A 43-year-old man, identified as Chung, died in Hong Kong's Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday after being in critical condition for 10 days. On March 21st in Kwai Chung, police shot Chung, who was wielding a knife and metal rod, after he allegedly charged at them. Officers fired five rounds, hitting him in the chest and thigh, after verbal warnings and pepper spray failed to subdue him. Police defended their use of lethal force, stating they had no other choice. Chung, a construction worker with no prior criminal record, was believed to be suffering from mental health issues and was found with camping gear.

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Three officers fired a total of five rounds at the construction worker.

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The incident occurred on March 21 at the Kwai Chung section of Castle Peak Road.

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The 43-year-old suspect, identified by the surname Chung, was pronounced dead at Princess Margaret Hospital.

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A knife-wielding attacker shot by police in Hong Kong died after 10 days in hospital.

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The suspect is believed to have been suffering from mental health issues.

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Castle Peak Road 40% Princess Margaret Hospital ×260% Kwai Chung ×370% Hong Kong Police 70% Chung 80% Hong Kong 90%

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police shooting 90% knife-wielding attacker 80% lethal force 70% mental illness 70% critical condition 60% hong kong 60% police 50% kwai chung 50% verbal warnings 40%

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