More than 10,000 people lined the route of the funeral procession for two Chinese policemen killed in a gun battle at Tai Po on May 24, 1964. Photo: SCMP.
When a gunman killed three Hong Kong police officers in a six-hour battle in the New Territories
- From a hideout in thick bush near a village in Tai Po, the gunman held more than 150 officers at bay for six hours before being shot dead
- The incident began when he killed an off-duty officer. An inquest jury recommended an applicant’s mental health be considered when issuing firearms licences
More than 10,000 people lined the route of the funeral procession for two Chinese policemen killed in a gun battle at Tai Po on May 24, 1964. Photo: SCMP.
