The student who died had been in hospital since Sunday, after falling from a multi-story parking garage during a confrontation between protesters and police.
A 22-year-old Hong Kong student died on Friday morning after falling from a multistory parking lot during a protest on Sunday night.
“Did the police pursue him and lead to his fall? Was he thrown off the car park purposely? Did the police obstruct the rescue operation to save Chow?” asked pro-democracy lawmaker Ray Chan, echoing many Hong Kongers’ misgivings.Sunday’s protest began with protesters heckling police who were guarding a colleague’s wedding ceremony in a suburban shopping area. As riot police arrived to clear the area, some retreated to the parking lot and threw objects at police from the upper levels.
According to a recent survey conducted by the Chinese University of Hong Kong, close to half of the city’s residents have zero trust in their police force, contributing to an atmosphere in which rumors thrive and official pronouncements are rarely believed unless backed by eyewitnesses and CCTV evidence.
Hong Kong police have faced widespread criticism for excessive use of tear gas since protests began in June in response to a proposed extradition bill that would have allowed criminal suspects in Hong Kong to be tried by courts in mainland China.Since then, police have fired close to 6,000 tear gas canisters in the densely-packed streets of Hong Kong, affecting millions of the city’s residents.
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