**Hong Kong Police Officer Shoots and Kills Man in Tai Po**.
**Updated 11:50 AM, August 18, 2023**.
**What Happened**.
On Thursday morning, a police officer in Hong Kong shot and killed a man in the Tai Po district. The incident occurred around 9:30 AM outside a shopping mall..
**Details of the Incident**.
According to police, the officer was responding to a call about a disturbance in the area. When he arrived, he encountered a group of people, including the victim..
The victim, a 35-year-old man, allegedly approached the officer aggressively. The officer reportedly warned him to stop, but the victim continued to advance..
The officer then fired two shots, striking the victim in the chest. The victim was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead..
**Investigation Underway**.
The Independent Police Complaints Council (IPCC) has launched an investigation into the incident. The IPCC is an independent body that investigates police conduct in Hong Kong..
**Police Commissioner’s Statement**.
Hong Kong Police Commissioner Chris Tang expressed condolences to the victim’s family. He said the force would conduct a thorough investigation into the shooting..
