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On 13 November 2019, a conflict between opposing groups took place on Lung Wan Street, outside the North District Town Hall, in ].<ref name="lo-8rf" /><ref name="mok-fta" /> Around noon of that day, several residents of Sheung Shui were trying to clear bricks left by protesters on the street.<ref name="choi-cfp" /><ref name="yau-ptd" /><ref name="lo-emc" /> However, the group of protesters appeared and argued with the residents who were clearing bricks, after which the violent confrontation between the two sides erupted.<ref name="lo-8rf" /><ref name="lo-emc" /> On 13 November 2019, a conflict between opposing groups took place on Lung Wan Street, outside the North District Town Hall, in ].<ref name="lo-8rf" /><ref name="mok-fta" /> Around noon of that day, several residents of Sheung Shui were trying to clear bricks left by protesters on the street.<ref name="choi-cfp" /><ref name="yau-ptd" /><ref name="lo-emc" /> However, the group of protesters appeared and argued with the residents who were clearing bricks, after which the violent confrontation between the two sides erupted.<ref name="lo-8rf" /><ref name="lo-emc" />


The fight between the two groups broke out at 11.52 AM.<ref name=lo-8rf/> It involved both parties hurling bricks at each other.<ref name=lo-8rf/><ref name=mok-fta/><ref name=cre-7da/><ref name=lo-emc/> The protesters were dressed in black clothing,<ref name=mok-fta/><ref name=yau-ptd/><ref name=st-hpcd/> wore masks over their faces,<ref name=choi-cfp/><ref name=yau-ptd/><ref name=cnb-hcca/> and carried umbrellas used as protection for the fight.<ref name=at-hm7d/> The incident lasted for about a minute,<ref name=lo-8rf/><ref name=mok-fta/> after which the protesters retreated under the shelter of their umbrellas.<ref name=lo-8rf/><ref name=mok-fta/><ref name=lin-7di/> The fight between the two groups broke out at 11.52 AM.<ref name=lo-8rf/> It involved both parties hurling bricks at each other.<ref name=lo-8rf/><ref name=mok-fta/><ref name=cre-7da/><ref name=lo-emc/> The protesters were dressed in black clothing,<ref name=mok-fta/><ref name=yau-ptd/><ref name=st-hpcd/> wore masks over their faces,<ref name=choi-cfp/><ref name=yau-ptd/><ref name=xin-swd/><ref name=cnb-hcca/> and carried umbrellas used as protection for the fight.<ref name=at-hm7d/> The incident lasted for about a minute,<ref name=lo-8rf/><ref name=mok-fta/> after which the protesters retreated under the shelter of their umbrellas.<ref name=lo-8rf/><ref name=mok-fta/><ref name=lin-7di/>


Luo was among the locals who were clearing the street.<ref name=lo-emc/> He was also helping to clear the street,<ref name=cd-fhod/><ref name=wri-cpc/> while he was taking his lunch break.<ref name=yau-ptd/><ref name=st-hpcd/><ref name=bbc-mda/><ref name=cre-7da/> During the confrontation, he was using his mobile phone to record the conflict.<ref name=yau-ptd/><ref name=st-hpcd/><ref name=bbc-mda/><ref name=gil-hpsp/> He did not participate in the brick throwing.<ref name=st-hpcd/><ref name=cre-7da/> Luo was among the locals who were clearing the street.<ref name=lo-emc/> He was also helping to clear the street,<ref name=cd-fhod/><ref name=wri-cpc/> while he was taking his lunch break.<ref name=yau-ptd/><ref name=st-hpcd/><ref name=bbc-mda/><ref name=cre-7da/> During the confrontation, he was using his mobile phone to record the conflict.<ref name=yau-ptd/><ref name=st-hpcd/><ref name=bbc-mda/><ref name=gil-hpsp/> He did not participate in the brick throwing.<ref name=st-hpcd/><ref name=cre-7da/>


Luo was hit by a brick, reportedly thrown by one of the protesters.<ref name=aus-tu/><ref name=st-hpcd/><ref name=at-hm7d/><ref name=lo-emc/><ref name=ta-ymp/><ref name=wapo-hpto/> He lost his consciousness after he was hit and did not regain it before he died.<ref name=choi-cfp/><ref name=yau-ptd/><ref name=che-emh/><ref name="tod-emh"/> He was transported to the ] and then transferred to the ],<ref name=lo-emc/> where he was admitted to the neurosurgery high-dependency unit.<ref name=tod-emh/> Luo was hit by a brick, reportedly thrown by one of the protesters.<ref name=aus-tu/><ref name=st-hpcd/><ref name=at-hm7d/><ref name=lo-emc/><ref name=ta-ymp/><ref name=wapo-hpto/> He lost his consciousness after he was hit and did not regain it before he died.<ref name=choi-cfp/><ref name=yau-ptd/><ref name=che-emh/><ref name="tod-emh"/> He was transported to the ] and then transferred to the ],<ref name=lo-emc/><ref name=cgtn-emk/> where he was admitted to the neurosurgery high-dependency unit.<ref name=tod-emh/>


Luo died in the Prince of Wales Hospital<ref name="wri-cpc" /> at 10:51 PM on 14 November 2019.<ref name="lo-8rf" /><ref name="mok-fta" /><ref name="che-emh" /><ref name="tod-emh" /> Luo's death is the first fatality directly attributed to the 2019 Hong Kong protests.<ref name="lin-7di" /><ref name="nee-hkg" /> Luo died in the Prince of Wales Hospital<ref name="xin-swd" /><ref name="wri-cpc" /> at 10:51 PM on 14 November 2019.<ref name="lo-8rf" /><ref name="mok-fta" /><ref name="che-emh" /><ref name="tod-emh" /> Luo's death is the first fatality directly attributed to the 2019 Hong Kong protests.<ref name="lin-7di" /><ref name="nee-hkg" />


==Aftermath== ==Aftermath==
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On 15 November 2019, a public vigil was held at the site of the incident in memory of Luo.<ref name=cd-kshk/> Later, the ] (HKFTU) condemned the vandalism of ] placed at the memorial of Luo.<ref name=std-2211/> On 15 November 2019, a public vigil was held at the site of the incident in memory of Luo.<ref name=xin-hrc/><ref name=cd-kshk/><ref name=cgtn-hrr/> Later, the ] (HKFTU) condemned the vandalism of ] placed at the memorial of Luo.<ref name=std-2211/>


On 22 November, members of Luo's family themselves went to the site to mourn for their deceased family member.<ref name="choi-cfp" /> They previously wanted to remain anonymous, citing concerns about their personal safety,<ref name="choi-cfp" /> but eventually went public with the support of the HKFTU.{{citation needed|date=February 2020}} Luo's funeral was held on the same day.<ref name="aus-tu" /> His relatives said that he would be buried on a family plot in mainland China.<ref name="choi-cfp" /> On 9 December, Luo's body was transferred from Hung Hom Universal Funeral Parlor to mainland China.{{citation needed|date=February 2020}} On 22 November, members of Luo's family themselves went to the site to mourn for their deceased family member.<ref name="xin-ffoe" /><ref name="choi-cfp" /> They previously wanted to remain anonymous, citing concerns about their personal safety,<ref name="choi-cfp" /><ref name="xin-ffoe" /> but eventually went public with the support of the HKFTU.<ref name="xin-ffoe" /> Luo's funeral was held on the same day.<ref name="aus-tu" /> His relatives said that he would be buried on a family plot in mainland China.<ref name="choi-cfp" /> On 9 December, Luo's body was transferred from Hung Hom Universal Funeral Parlor to mainland China.<ref name="cgtn-bo7" />


Over hundred thousand people from mainland China, including the Chinese actor ], donated to funds set up in support of the families of Luo and a 57-year-old man named Lee Chi-cheung who was set on fire during an argument with protesters.<ref name="zha-dfi" /><ref name="smi-cdfi" /> Hong Kong businessman and former legislator ], who co-founded a fund in support of citizens and small and medium-sized enterprises affected by the unrest, announced that parts of their fund would be used to support Luo's family.<ref name="yau-ptd" /> Over hundred thousand people from mainland China, including the Chinese actor ], donated to funds set up in support of the families of Luo and a 57-year-old man named Lee Chi-cheung who was set on fire during an argument with protesters.<ref name="zha-dfi" /><ref name="smi-cdfi" /> Hong Kong businessman and former legislator ], who co-founded a fund in support of citizens and small and medium-sized enterprises affected by the unrest, announced that parts of their fund would be used to support Luo's family.<ref name="yau-ptd" />
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Senior Superintendent Chan Tin-chu said that the police collected footage from nearby CCTV cameras to assist with their investigation,<ref name=yau-ptd/> but that they also found that some of the cameras had been damaged by protesters.<ref name=cd-kshk/> He told reporters that "Those in black first threw metal rods and bricks at the residents while Luo was believed to have used a mobile phone to film the scene. Then someone in black darted forward and threw a brick at his head."<ref name="yau-ptd" /><ref name="gil-hpsp" /> Senior Superintendent Chan Tin-chu said that the police collected footage from nearby CCTV cameras to assist with their investigation,<ref name=yau-ptd/> but that they also found that some of the cameras had been damaged by protesters.<ref name=cd-kshk/> He told reporters that "Those in black first threw metal rods and bricks at the residents while Luo was believed to have used a mobile phone to film the scene. Then someone in black darted forward and threw a brick at his head."<ref name="yau-ptd" /><ref name="gil-hpsp" />


On 13 December 2019, five suspects—three men and two women, aged 15 to 18—were arrested in Sheung Shui and ] in connection with murder as well as wounding and participation in a riot.<ref name="mok-fta" /><ref name="rthk-fta" /> They were detained at the New Territories North Regional Headquarters in ] for further inquiries.<ref name="mok-fta" /> The police stated that some of the five suspects threw bricks and wounded people, but that no footage had shown that they threw bricks directly at the now-deceased man.<ref name="mok-fta" /> They remarked that the five could have acted as accomplices in a ] when it comes to the murder case, but that further legal advice would be sought.<ref name="mok-fta" /> They also said that one of them, a 16-year-old boy, had hurled bricks at a 61-year-old man whose left ] was damaged.<ref name="mok-fta" /> On 13 December 2019, five suspects—three men and two women, aged 15 to 18—were arrested in Sheung Shui and ] in connection with murder as well as wounding and participation in a riot.<ref name="mok-fta" /><ref name="rthk-fta" /><ref name="cgtn-sds" /> They were detained at the New Territories North Regional Headquarters in ] for further inquiries.<ref name="mok-fta" /> The police stated that some of the five suspects threw bricks and wounded people, but that no footage had shown that they threw bricks directly at the now-deceased man.<ref name="mok-fta" /> They remarked that the five could have acted as accomplices in a ] when it comes to the murder case, but that further legal advice would be sought.<ref name="mok-fta" /> They also said that one of them, a 16-year-old boy, had hurled bricks at a 61-year-old man whose left ] was damaged.<ref name="mok-fta" />


==Responses== ==Responses==
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The ] expressed its "deep condolences" and urged the Hong Kong people to "denounce violence and protect the rule of law and stability of society together."<ref name=mok-fta/><ref name=yau-ptd/> They reiterated their support for the Hong Kong government and police force, urging them to punish the culprits sternly in accordance to the law.<ref name=yau-ptd/> The office characterized the attack as "an atrocity against humanity that was totally inhumane and unforgivable."<ref name=yau-ptd/><ref name=gil-hpsp/> The ] expressed its "deep condolences" and urged the Hong Kong people to "denounce violence and protect the rule of law and stability of society together."<ref name=mok-fta/><ref name=yau-ptd/> They reiterated their support for the Hong Kong government and police force, urging them to punish the culprits sternly in accordance to the law.<ref name=yau-ptd/> The office characterized the attack as "an atrocity against humanity that was totally inhumane and unforgivable."<ref name=yau-ptd/><ref name=gil-hpsp/>

In a commentary in the Chinese state-owned news agency '']'', this fatal incident was cited as one of the examples highlighting the violence perpetrated by "black-clad rioters" beset in Hong Kong's society.<ref name=xin-cbro/>


==See also== ==See also==
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<ref name=bbc-mda>{{cite web |title=Man dies after being hit during HK protests |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-50428704 |website=BBC News |date=15 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200115195905/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-50428704 |archive-date=15 January 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref> <ref name=bbc-mda>{{cite web |title=Man dies after being hit during HK protests |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-50428704 |website=BBC News |date=15 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200115195905/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-50428704 |archive-date=15 January 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name=xin-hrc>{{cite web |title=Hong Kong residents clear barricades, mourn innocent victim |url=http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-11/18/c_138562435.htm |website=Xinhua |date=18 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200109112825/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-11/18/c_138562435.htm |archive-date=9 January 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name=xin-ffoe>{{cite web |title=Feature: Family of elderly man killed by rioter call for end to hatred in Hong Kong |url=http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-11/22/c_138576170.htm |website=Xinhua |date=22 November 2019 | pages=1–4 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191127181723/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-11/22/c_138576170.htm |archive-date=27 November 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref>


<ref name=gil-hpsp>{{cite web |last1=Gilbert |first1=David |title=Hong Kong Police Say Protesters Murdered a 70-Year-Old Man With a Brick |url=https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/ne8pnw/hong-kong-police-say-protesters-murdered-a-70-year-old-man-with-a-brick |website=Vice |date=15 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191115171239/https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/ne8pnw/hong-kong-police-say-protesters-murdered-a-70-year-old-man-with-a-brick |archive-date=15 November 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref> <ref name=gil-hpsp>{{cite web |last1=Gilbert |first1=David |title=Hong Kong Police Say Protesters Murdered a 70-Year-Old Man With a Brick |url=https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/ne8pnw/hong-kong-police-say-protesters-murdered-a-70-year-old-man-with-a-brick |website=Vice |date=15 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191115171239/https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/ne8pnw/hong-kong-police-say-protesters-murdered-a-70-year-old-man-with-a-brick |archive-date=15 November 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref>
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<ref name=smi-cdfi>{{cite web |last1=Smith |first1=Nicola |title=Chinese donations flood in for Hong Kong protest victims |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/11/22/chinese-donations-flood-hong-kong-protest-victims/ |website=The Telegraph |date=22 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191124082739/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/11/22/chinese-donations-flood-hong-kong-protest-victims/ |archive-date=27 November 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref> <ref name=smi-cdfi>{{cite web |last1=Smith |first1=Nicola |title=Chinese donations flood in for Hong Kong protest victims |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/11/22/chinese-donations-flood-hong-kong-protest-victims/ |website=The Telegraph |date=22 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191124082739/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/11/22/chinese-donations-flood-hong-kong-protest-victims/ |archive-date=27 November 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name=xin-cbro>{{cite web |title=Commentary: Black-clad rioters only perpetrators of violence, not "defenders of democracy" |url=http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-11/22/c_138576189.htm |website=Xinhua |date=22 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191127182508/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-11/22/c_138576189.htm |archive-date=27 November 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name=xin-swd>{{cite web |title=Senior worker dies in hospital after hit in head by brick thrown by Hong Kong rioter |url=http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-11/15/c_138555826.htm |website=Xinhua |date=15 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200124222838/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-11/15/c_138555826.htm |archive-date=24 January 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref>


<ref name=std-2211>{{cite web |title=羅伯於上水遭磚頭擊斃 家屬擬將遺體運返內地安葬 |url=https://std.stheadline.com/instant/articles/detail/1143587/%E5%8D%B3%E6%99%82-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF-%E7%BE%85%E4%BC%AF%E6%96%BC%E4%B8%8A%E6%B0%B4%E9%81%AD%E7%A3%9A%E9%A0%AD%E6%93%8A%E6%96%83-%E5%AE%B6%E5%B1%AC%E6%93%AC%E5%B0%87%E9%81%BA%E9%AB%94%E9%81%8B%E8%BF%94%E5%85%A7%E5%9C%B0%E5%AE%89%E8%91%AC |website=Sing Tao Daily |language=Chinese |date=22 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200124193543/https://std.stheadline.com/instant/articles/detail/1143587/%E5%8D%B3%E6%99%82-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF-%E7%BE%85%E4%BC%AF%E6%96%BC%E4%B8%8A%E6%B0%B4%E9%81%AD%E7%A3%9A%E9%A0%AD%E6%93%8A%E6%96%83-%E5%AE%B6%E5%B1%AC%E6%93%AC%E5%B0%87%E9%81%BA%E9%AB%94%E9%81%8B%E8%BF%94%E5%85%A7%E5%9C%B0%E5%AE%89%E8%91%AC |archive-date=24 January 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref> <ref name=std-2211>{{cite web |title=羅伯於上水遭磚頭擊斃 家屬擬將遺體運返內地安葬 |url=https://std.stheadline.com/instant/articles/detail/1143587/%E5%8D%B3%E6%99%82-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF-%E7%BE%85%E4%BC%AF%E6%96%BC%E4%B8%8A%E6%B0%B4%E9%81%AD%E7%A3%9A%E9%A0%AD%E6%93%8A%E6%96%83-%E5%AE%B6%E5%B1%AC%E6%93%AC%E5%B0%87%E9%81%BA%E9%AB%94%E9%81%8B%E8%BF%94%E5%85%A7%E5%9C%B0%E5%AE%89%E8%91%AC |website=Sing Tao Daily |language=Chinese |date=22 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200124193543/https://std.stheadline.com/instant/articles/detail/1143587/%E5%8D%B3%E6%99%82-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF-%E7%BE%85%E4%BC%AF%E6%96%BC%E4%B8%8A%E6%B0%B4%E9%81%AD%E7%A3%9A%E9%A0%AD%E6%93%8A%E6%96%83-%E5%AE%B6%E5%B1%AC%E6%93%AC%E5%B0%87%E9%81%BA%E9%AB%94%E9%81%8B%E8%BF%94%E5%85%A7%E5%9C%B0%E5%AE%89%E8%91%AC |archive-date=24 January 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name=cgtn-emk>{{cite web |title=Elderly man killed for clearing road in HK, five suspects held |url=https://news.cgtn.com/news/2019-12-14/Elderly-man-killed-for-clearing-road-in-HK-five-suspects-held--MpAIyB7VhC/index.html |website=CGTN |date=14 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125191545/https://news.cgtn.com/news/2019-12-14/Elderly-man-killed-for-clearing-road-in-HK-five-suspects-held--MpAIyB7VhC/index.html |archive-date=25 January 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name=cgtn-hrr>{{cite web |title=HK residents rallied to pay tribute to deceased 70-year-old cleaner |url=https://news.cgtn.com/news/2019-11-17/HK-residents-rallied-to-pay-tribute-to-deceased-70-year-old-cleaner-LGNTNC9hjG/index.html |website=CGTN |date=17 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125190120/https://news.cgtn.com/news/2019-11-17/HK-residents-rallied-to-pay-tribute-to-deceased-70-year-old-cleaner-LGNTNC9hjG/index.html |archive-date=25 January 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name=cgtn-bo7>{{cite web |title=Body of 70-year-old man killed in HK protests transferred to Chinese mainland |url=https://news.cgtn.com/news/2019-12-09/Body-of-man-killed-in-HK-protests-transferred-to-Chinese-mainland--MhxWTqhG5G/index.html |website=CGTN |date=9 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125190732/https://news.cgtn.com/news/2019-12-09/Body-of-man-killed-in-HK-protests-transferred-to-Chinese-mainland--MhxWTqhG5G/index.html |archive-date=25 January 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name=cgtn-sds>{{cite web |title=Street-cleaner death suspects released on bail |url=https://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking-news/section/3/138564/Street-cleaner-death-suspects-released-on-bail |website=The Standard |date=16 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125190848/https://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking-news/section/3/138564/Street-cleaner-death-suspects-released-on-bail |archive-date=25 January 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref>


<ref name=cnb-hcca>{{cite web |title=Hong Kong and China condemn attack on justice secretary as protests paralyze city |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2019/11/15/hong-kong-condemns-attack-on-justice-secretary-as-protests-paralyze-city.html |website=CNBC |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20191116024210/https://www.cnbc.com/2019/11/15/hong-kong-condemns-attack-on-justice-secretary-as-protests-paralyze-city.html |archivedate=16 November 2019 |date=15 November 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref> <ref name=cnb-hcca>{{cite web |title=Hong Kong and China condemn attack on justice secretary as protests paralyze city |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2019/11/15/hong-kong-condemns-attack-on-justice-secretary-as-protests-paralyze-city.html |website=CNBC |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20191116024210/https://www.cnbc.com/2019/11/15/hong-kong-condemns-attack-on-justice-secretary-as-protests-paralyze-city.html |archivedate=16 November 2019 |date=15 November 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref>
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* {{cite web |title=FEHD deeply grieved by death of outsourced service worker |url=https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201911/15/P2019111500063.htm |website=The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region |date=15 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191117194307/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201911/15/P2019111500063.htm |archive-date=17 November 2019 |url-status=live}} * {{cite web |title=FEHD deeply grieved by death of outsourced service worker |url=https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201911/15/P2019111500063.htm |website=The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region |date=15 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191117194307/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201911/15/P2019111500063.htm |archive-date=17 November 2019 |url-status=live}}
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Luo Changqing
Luo Changqing down on the ground after getting struck in the head by a brick.
Traditional Chinese羅長清
Simplified Chinese罗长清
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinLuó Chǎngqīng
Yue: Cantonese
Jyutpinglo4 coeng4 cing1

The death of Luo Changqing, a 70-year-old government-contractor cleaner, occurred on 14 November 2019 due to fatal injuries sustained after his head was hit by a brick thrown over the course of a violent confrontation between two groups in Sheung Shui on 13 November. This incident was the first fatality directly attributed to the 2019 Hong Kong protests. The Hong Kong Police Force has classified this killing as a murder case and pro-Beijing commentators used this case to exemplify the excessive use of force by protesters.

Victim

The victim was identified as Luo Changqing, a 70-year-old man, who worked as a government-contracted cleaner. He was an outsourced worker of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department.

Incident

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video icon The 13 November Sheung Shui clash, including the fatal throw (SCMP)

On 13 November 2019, a conflict between opposing groups took place on Lung Wan Street, outside the North District Town Hall, in Sheung Shui. Around noon of that day, several residents of Sheung Shui were trying to clear bricks left by protesters on the street. However, the group of protesters appeared and argued with the residents who were clearing bricks, after which the violent confrontation between the two sides erupted.

The fight between the two groups broke out at 11.52 AM. It involved both parties hurling bricks at each other. The protesters were dressed in black clothing, wore masks over their faces, and carried umbrellas used as protection for the fight. The incident lasted for about a minute, after which the protesters retreated under the shelter of their umbrellas.

Luo was among the locals who were clearing the street. He was also helping to clear the street, while he was taking his lunch break. During the confrontation, he was using his mobile phone to record the conflict. He did not participate in the brick throwing.

Luo was hit by a brick, reportedly thrown by one of the protesters. He lost his consciousness after he was hit and did not regain it before he died. He was transported to the North District Hospital and then transferred to the Prince of Wales Hospital, where he was admitted to the neurosurgery high-dependency unit.

Luo died in the Prince of Wales Hospital at 10:51 PM on 14 November 2019. Luo's death is the first fatality directly attributed to the 2019 Hong Kong protests.

Aftermath

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On 15 November 2019, a public vigil was held at the site of the incident in memory of Luo. Later, the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions (HKFTU) condemned the vandalism of wreaths placed at the memorial of Luo.

On 22 November, members of Luo's family themselves went to the site to mourn for their deceased family member. They previously wanted to remain anonymous, citing concerns about their personal safety, but eventually went public with the support of the HKFTU. Luo's funeral was held on the same day. His relatives said that he would be buried on a family plot in mainland China. On 9 December, Luo's body was transferred from Hung Hom Universal Funeral Parlor to mainland China.

Over hundred thousand people from mainland China, including the Chinese actor Huang Xiaoming, donated to funds set up in support of the families of Luo and a 57-year-old man named Lee Chi-cheung who was set on fire during an argument with protesters. Hong Kong businessman and former legislator Kennedy Wong, who co-founded a fund in support of citizens and small and medium-sized enterprises affected by the unrest, announced that parts of their fund would be used to support Luo's family.

Investigation

The case was initially classified as a wounding after Luo sustained the life-threatening injuries. The investigation was assigned to the New Territories North regional crime unit. It later evolved into a murder case, as the police believed that the attacker had "maliciously" and "deliberately" hit Luo with the brick. The case will also be referred to the Coroner's Court for follow-up. The police offered an HK$800,000 reward for information on the killer.

Senior Superintendent Chan Tin-chu said that the police collected footage from nearby CCTV cameras to assist with their investigation, but that they also found that some of the cameras had been damaged by protesters. He told reporters that "Those in black first threw metal rods and bricks at the residents while Luo was believed to have used a mobile phone to film the scene. Then someone in black darted forward and threw a brick at his head."

On 13 December 2019, five suspects—three men and two women, aged 15 to 18—were arrested in Sheung Shui and Tai Po in connection with murder as well as wounding and participation in a riot. They were detained at the New Territories North Regional Headquarters in Tai Po for further inquiries. The police stated that some of the five suspects threw bricks and wounded people, but that no footage had shown that they threw bricks directly at the now-deceased man. They remarked that the five could have acted as accomplices in a joint enterprise when it comes to the murder case, but that further legal advice would be sought. They also said that one of them, a 16-year-old boy, had hurled bricks at a 61-year-old man whose left retina was damaged.

Responses

The Citizens' Press Conference representing the protesters released a statement expressing their "extreme condolences" at the death of the old man and said that citizens should not wind up as sacrifices of political struggles regardless of their political viewpoints. "Only by solving the political issue through political means", the conference continued in the statement, "could the Hong Kong communist regime settle the conflicts and uncertainties, and end the needless sacrifices and tragedies."

The Hong Kong Government said in a statement that they were saddened by the incident and that the police will work to bring the offenders to justice.

The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department expressed profound sadness at the passing of its service worker and said it was providing the necessary assistance to his family.

The Secretary for Food and Health Sophia Chan (Chan Siu-chee) said in a statement that "I am deeply saddened and extend my condolences to the family."

The Hong Kong Liaison Office expressed its "deep condolences" and urged the Hong Kong people to "denounce violence and protect the rule of law and stability of society together." They reiterated their support for the Hong Kong government and police force, urging them to punish the culprits sternly in accordance to the law. The office characterized the attack as "an atrocity against humanity that was totally inhumane and unforgivable."

In a commentary in the Chinese state-owned news agency Xinhua, this fatal incident was cited as one of the examples highlighting the violence perpetrated by "black-clad rioters" beset in Hong Kong's society.

See also

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