Police in Hong Kong have defended an officer's decision to shoot a protester at close range during violent clashes.
HONG KONG — Police in Hong Kong have defended an officer's decision toThe shooting came on Tuesday as the semiautonomous territory saw police clash with tens of thousands of black-clad protesters demanding the Communist Party to"return power to the people," overshadowing China's 70th-anniversary celebrations in Beijing.
People hold up signs and a mobile phone as they gather at West Kowloon Law Courts Building to show their support to 96 anti-government protesters who were arrested days ago in Hong Kong.Deputy Police Commissioner Tang Ping-keung defended the police officer's actions during a press conference on Wednesday, saying he had acted in a"lawful and reasonable" while facing"imminent danger.
Police played video footage from the moments leading up to the shooting that had been captured by various outlets. Officials explained that their officers were outnumbered and one officer was being beaten by at least 10 protesters after having fallen to the ground.
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