13/12/2024
A Chinese national is reportedly on the run following a violent altercation involving fellow Chinese nationals at Zambezi Mall.
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Videos of the incident, which occurred in the early hours of December 12, 2024, have gone viral on social media, showing heated exchanges and gunfire among a group of Chinese nationals.
Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga confirmed the incident, stating that Chelston Police Station received a report from Chen Can, 44, of Olympia, Lusaka.
He said Mr Chen alleged that he was assaulted and threatened with a pistol by another Chinese national whose identity he could provide if seen.
"It is alleged that during the confrontation, the suspect struck Mr Chen multiple times on the head with the pistol and discharged two shots into the ground. The fragments from the shots caused bruises to Mr Chen’s legs and a severe headache," he said.
Mr Hamoonga said during the altercation another Chinese national, Yang Hou Cal aged 41, reported that he sustained a gunshot wound during the incident.
He said the bullet entered through the lower backside and exited through the lower left abdomen.
"Mr Yang is currently receiving medical treatment at Medland Hospital, while Mr Chen has been advised to undergo a CT scan.
The incident is reported to have occurred on, December 12, 2024, at around 01:00 hours at Zambezi Mall. The altercation escalated as two factions of Chinese nationals aligned themselves with either the complainant or the suspect, leading to the violent events," he said.
Mr Hamoonga said when police officers visited and processed the scene, they recovered a projectile, two bullets, acartridge casing, and four empty cartridges.
He said the suspect is currently at large, and investigations have been intensified to locate and apprehend the perpetrator.
(Mwebantu, Friday, 13th December, 2024)
A Chinese national is reportedly on the run following a violent altercation involving fellow Chinese nationals at Zambezi Mall.
Videos of the incident, which occurred in the early hours of December 12, 2024, have gone viral on social media, showing heated exchanges and gunfire among a group of Chin...
