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Guangdong policeman attempts suicide after shooting another policeman
Published: Feb 08, 2021 11:48 AM

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A policeman in South China's Guangdong Province shot another policeman before attempting suicide on Sun; an investigation is underway and both of them are in hospital. 

A 40-year-old policeman surnamed Xu from the public security bureau in Xuwen county of Zhanjiang city in Guangdong shot another 46-year-old policeman surnamed Wu before attempting to commit suicide around 5:40 pm on Sunday, the local public security authority announced Monday.

Both of them are currently receiving treatment in hospital. 

A joint investigation team set up by Zhanjiang city's public security bureau has started an investigation in Xuwen, and the authority will release related information in a timely manner. 

Global Times