Murder in Sham Shui Po
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Police are investigating a murder case in Sham Shui Po yesterday (August 11) in which a man and a woman died.
At 3.50pm, Police received a report that a man was suspected to be lying unconsciously inside a unit on 38-40 Cheung Sha Wan Road.
Police officers sped to the scene. After firemen forcibly opened the door, an 85-year-old woman was found lying unconsciously and with injuries to her neck, and a 47-year-old man was found lying unconsciously on a bed. They were certified dead at scene.
Initial investigation revealed that two deceased were mother and son. The 47-year-old man’s head was allegedly being covered, causing suffocation. The 85-year-old woman was allegedly assaulted with a pair of scissors.
Police arrested a 52-year-old woman for murder. She is being detained for further enquiries.
Post-mortem examination will be conducted later to ascertain the causes of their death.
Active investigation by the District Crime Squad of Sham Shui Po District is underway.