Hong Kong police have launched an investigation into the death of a 23-year-old inspector who shot herself with a pistol inside the Kwun Tong police station.
The force said the inspector, who was attached to the Patrol Sub-unit of the Kwun Tong District, shot herself in the loading and unloading area of the police station at about 7.45am on Wednesday.
A source said the inspector had finished her training last September.
Commissioner of Police Joe Chow Yat-ming visited the station after the incident to assess the situation.
An initial investigation indicated that she had taken her own life with her service pistol.
A postmortem examination will be conducted later to ascertain the cause of death.
Police expressed “sorrow and regret” over the officer’s death and extended their sympathies to her family, to whom timely assistance will be offered.
If you have suicidal thoughts, or you know someone who is, help is available. For Hong Kong, dial +852 18111 for the government-run “Mental Health Support Hotline” or +852 2896 0000 for The Samaritans and +852 2382 0000 for Suicide Prevention Services. In the US, call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
-- SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST
